Posts Tagged ‘kovalchuk’

Eklund: NHLPA FILES GRIEVANCE OVER KOVALCHUK REJECTION…What Now?

26, Jul 2010

This just in…

This will now have to go to an arbitrator. The NHLPA took a very long time in deciding whether or not they would file, and only had until 5 pm ET today to file. The NHL is probably a bit surprised they actually did. What happens now? It will be a few more delays on the Kovalchuk situation.

Or will the NHL want this to go away?

It will be interesting to see how the NH…

Eklund: NHLPA FILES GRIEVANCE OVER CONTRACT REJECTION …Compromise soon?

26, Jul 2010

This just in…

This will now have to go to an arbitrator. The NHLPA took a very long time in deciding whether or not they would file, and only had until 5 pm ET today to file. The NHL is probably a bit surprised they actually did. What happens now? It will be a few more delays on the Kovalchuk situation.

Or will the NHL want this to go away?

It will be interesting to see how the NH…

Matthew Barry: What About Doughty, Johnson and Simmonds?

22, Jul 2010

Sure the Kings would love to lock up three of their core to long term deals.

But they don’t have to.

The players don’t have arbitration rights so anything the Kings do offer them, is at their discretion. It doesn’t mean the player won’t hold out, or take that into consideration during a long contract negotiation, but the Kings are in no hurry.

One could certainly argue that it wo…

Kamal Panesar: Around the League: Ilya Kovalchuk, What’s the right Price? The two Randys

22, Jul 2010

Kovalchuk-Gate
So, Lou Lamoriello is fallible after all!

In what is quickly becoming the Matt Sundin story of this off season, super sniper Ilya Kovalchuk still remains unsigned.

Well, that is not exactly the case since he did have a deal with the Devils which was quickly rejected by the NHL.

This has been discussed ad infinitum but in case you’ve been hiding under a rock, Lou Lamariello…

Matthew Barry: WTF?

21, Jul 2010

Ask yourself? Why did this happen and who benefits?

Jay Grossman turns down 100 million from Atlanta. Why? That’s a lot of commission to turn down. It isn’t because Kovalchuk doesn’t want to play there.

Kovalchuk is simply a pawn.

Jay Grossman has HIS agenda. Its happened many a time to a client (and in my industry, movie stars). WHO BENEFITS AND WHY?

Kovalchuk WANTS to come to L.A. -…

Jan Levine: NHL Rejects Kovy Deal, Do Rangers Make A Move?

20, Jul 2010

For those who want a great take – albeot maybe a bit biased as a Kings’ fan – read Matthew Barry’s blog today: http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Matthew-Barry/Let-Me-Sleep-On-It-Baby-Baby-Let-Me-Sleep-On-It/125/29426

One nugget for Rangers fans at the end is he indicates that the Blueshirts could be talking deal with LA with Gaborik or Drury mentioned. Nearly all Rangers fans would love to find a…

Peter Tessier: Is There a Flaw in the CBA?

20, Jul 2010

Feel Free to follow me on Twitter for random thoughts and dubious retweets! twitter.com/@Teddier

Folks get it through your head. Once in there remember and repeat, ‘ The BOG was never going to allow preventative or punitive action to limit the spending of money’.

Accept it and move on.

There is nothing wrong with the Kovalchuk deal or any other which takes a player to 40 years plus i…

Roger Mussa: Pact with the Devil! Kovy signs 17-year, $102 million deal

20, Jul 2010

All I can say is… WOW! Only time will tell how this contract plays out, what kind of dividends the team reaps in search for a fourth Stanley Cup title, how many years of the contract are actually played, the impact of this contract running into a new CBA, etc…

Here is the breakdown as per Andy Strickland:
Ilya Kovalchuk

10-11 6.00 NHL
11-12 6.00 NHL
12-13 11.50 NHL
13-14 11.50 NHL…

Matthew Barry: What The Hell Went Wrong?

19, Jul 2010

Smile everyone. The world is still spinning, the sun is still shining, and double rainbows are everywhere.

It’s not so much that the Kings didn’t sign Kovalchuk, its what happened afterwards.

Minutes after the announced Kovalchuk deal, Simon Gagne was traded… to Tampa Bay.

Everyone knew the two deals were connected, it was just whether the Kings would or would not grab Kovalchuk….

Peter Tessier: Has the Log Jam Been Broken?- Thoughts on last two weeks

19, Jul 2010

So the suspense has ended and the twittersphere now decides who was the first to pounce and reveal the ‘decision’ by the coveted Kovalchuk. For most fans though Ilya Kovalchuk was an impediment to the daily business of 28 other teams or so the media, mainstream and bloggers alike have assumed and presented. The truth is now upon us and we shall find out just how serious LA is about Gagne. Right…

Matthew Barry: It’s Official: Kings Once Again the Bridesmaid!

19, Jul 2010

PuckAgency is proud to announce that All-Star left wing Ilya Kovalchuk has come to terms to re-sign with the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League. Ilya was the most highly coveted free agent on the market and had several options with teams all over the globe. “Ilya is excited to be continuing his career with New Jersey and knows first-hand the team’s dedication and commitment to win…

Roger Mussa: Kovalchuk staying in Jersey * Confirmed

19, Jul 2010

Can it be? Devils twitter and Tom Gulitti of the Fire and Ice Blog reporting Kovalchuk signed and sealed!

As per Uncle Lou’s custom there are no #s but there is a Press Conference at The Rock on Tuesday.

As Sam Woo said, “This is Uncle Lou’s time to shine” and he did so far.

The Devils are going for it.

Lamoriello and the Devils lock up on of the game’s premier snipers in Kovalchuk….

Eklund: Source: Kovalchuk says no to Kings. NJ Signs Kovy. Gagne to LA?

19, Jul 2010

Per the Devils Website:
“Since the free agent signing period began on July 1, almost every day brought new speculation on where the two-time 50-goal scorer might be headed. One of the most coveted unrestricteds in history, Kovalchuk finally ended the suspense Monday, following the Devils’ announcement that he’s staying in the Garden State. A 1 p.m. press conference will be held Tuesday at Pru…

Jan Levine: Kovy Back to NJ

19, Jul 2010

Per the NY Post… Details to follow..Press conference Tuesday at the Rock

Eklund: Kings Await Kovalchuk’s Decision Tomorrow on FINAL offer.

18, Jul 2010

There is breaking news on the Kovalchuk front…Sources tonight have informed me the Kings are officially waiting on Kovalchuk’s decision in regards to their “final offer.” Kovalchuk tonight has told the Kings he will make his decision and alert the Kings to his intentions in the next 24 hours.

My key source in this situation believes it’s 80-20 Kovalchuk agrees to sign with the Kings by noon t…

Eklund: Kings Await Kovalchuk’s Decision Tomorrow on FINAL Offer.

18, Jul 2010

There is breaking news on the Kovalchuk front…Sources tonight have informed me the Kings are officially waiting on Kovalchuk’s decision in regard to their “final offer.” Kovalchuk tonight has told the Kings he will make his decision and alert the Kings to his intentions in the next 24 hours.

My key source in this situation believes it’s 80-20 Kovalchuk agrees to sign with the Kings by noon to…

Eklund: Kings Await Kovalchuk’s Decision on FINAL Offer.

18, Jul 2010

There is breaking news on the Kovalchuk front…Sources tonight have informed me the Kings are officially waiting on Kovalchuk’s decision in regard to their “final offer.” Kovalchuk tonight has told the Kings he will make his decision and alert the Kings to his intentions in the next 24 hours.

My key source in this situation believes it’s 80-20 Kovalchuk agrees to sign with the Kings by noon to…

Eklund: Gut Check Time. Kovalchuk and AEG Work On Details…Still Tenuous.

16, Jul 2010

Sorry for the lack of blogs today folks. Dealing with a nasty stomach virus that has hit 3/4th of the Eklund household…

But here is a quick Kovalchuk Update:

Just spoke to a source and here is where we are…

The sides are very close, and as expected, aren’t in any rush to make this happen on a Friday night.

The Kings have put forth a very healthy offer, somewhere in the $80-87M ran…

Eklund: Kovalchuk to the Kings. “This Could be the Day” Modano to Wings, more

16, Jul 2010

Update: Modano close to inking a deal with the Red Wings…

On Kovalchuk

My sources, and one particularly close source on the Kovy side, are telling me that today could very well be the day he becomes a King (and we can all get on with our lives).

I am curious if the deal would be “announced” today however. As you all know, the Friday rule is now in effect. Teams generally don’t relea…

Matthew Barry: Koval-Gate – Day 14

14, Jul 2010

An e4 will get some blackberry’s buzzing.

Here’s the latest I’ve been told:

- Jay Grossman stayed in town
- Cap guru Jeff Solomon was trying to hammer out some sort of “creative” deal
- the met until late in the evening

I was told yesterday it was “dead”. I believed it was “dead”. I tweeted it was “dead” and Dean was turning to “Plan B” – Will some sort of deal get done? Only the peop…


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