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Scumbag move by Kovalchuk, which is expected.
How does this affect a team's cap?
How does this affect a team's cap?
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WoW... just ******g WOW
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Goals are going to be hard to come by in New Jersey.
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f u ilya
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Not sure he can just walk away from his deal w/ the Devils (no pun).
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NVM...just read all the above posts
What the hell!!
How's he gonna retire from the NHL and then go to the KHL? He'd probably be sued for every penny he has.
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Not sure he can just walk away from his deal w/ the Devils (no pun).
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NVM...just read all the above posts
What the hell!!
How's he gonna retire from the NHL and then go to the KHL? He'd probably be sued for every penny he has.
It's completely legal.
The Devils could have prevented him from doing so by tolling his contract, but didn't. Reports suggest that Kovy had discussed this possibility with Lou for about a year.
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Not sure he can just walk away from his deal w/ the Devils (no pun).
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NVM...just read all the above posts
What the hell!!
How's he gonna retire from the NHL and then go to the KHL? He'd probably be sued for every penny he has.
Hell naw, the devils get out of that insane deal, Kovy gets to go back to russia, the team becomes easier to sell.
Everyone is happy.
When you look at the aging curve of goal scorers, the deal was about to turn real ugly real fast, infact it was arguably already there.
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From what I've heard, his contract will be terminated and he'll be allowed to sign there. It'll be $300,000 per until '24-'25 (thanks to @timboknows).
It just pisses me off immensely because of how he went about doing this. This is extremely detrimental to their chances this year when it looked like they be right in the mix with who they retained and who they brought in. One month earlier, maybe they hop in with all that defensive depth and snag a Bobby Ryan or go after a FA in Iginla (not that he'd want to come here). It'll be beneficial in the long run but it's a pain this year. Here's hoping Lou has something up his sleeve.
I'll always appreciate him as a player the season before the lockout who showed he can play with tremendous heart and talent in helping carry that team to 2 wins away from a Cup. But this is a garbage *** decision at this point.
It just pisses me off immensely because of how he went about doing this. This is extremely detrimental to their chances this year when it looked like they be right in the mix with who they retained and who they brought in. One month earlier, maybe they hop in with all that defensive depth and snag a Bobby Ryan or go after a FA in Iginla (not that he'd want to come here). It'll be beneficial in the long run but it's a pain this year. Here's hoping Lou has something up his sleeve.
I'll always appreciate him as a player the season before the lockout who showed he can play with tremendous heart and talent in helping carry that team to 2 wins away from a Cup. But this is a garbage *** decision at this point.
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lol that's so random. Wonder if other players will jump ship, the money must be real nice
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Whole scenario sucks....If I remember correctly, there were rumors of him staying in Russia after the lockout.
I don't know if everyone is happy. Deal was bad, but they're losing a top-10 talent. His absence is going to leave a HUGE void. Think about it...if this came a year earlier, there would be a good chance the Devils could have been in the top-5 in this year's loaded draft.
I have to agree.
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Who on the devils is gonna score goals?! 
that team is gonna be a whole lot of struggle to grind out 1-0 2-1 games. Aren't they like 230million in debt as well? Damn. They lost their pick next year as well for signing him to an illegal contract in the first place to boot!
that team is gonna be a whole lot of struggle to grind out 1-0 2-1 games. Aren't they like 230million in debt as well? Damn. They lost their pick next year as well for signing him to an illegal contract in the first place to boot!
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anyone peep Jeremy Roenick's TL yesterday? dude went BALLISTIC
Who on the devils is gonna score goals?!
They literally cannot afford to have anyone have a real down year. Plus, they need Elias to avoid the ticking clock for another season. I have a feeling they'll make a move either during the first month or a big one at the deadline.
Don't forget, it cost them money to throw at Parise.
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http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-p...es-led-son-civilized-departure-132650998.html
If what Ilya's mother says is true, I am not going to knock the guy for going back to Russia then.
Them taxes is real.
If what Ilya's mother says is true, I am not going to knock the guy for going back to Russia then.
Them taxes is real.
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love this guy...just hope he can stay away from the concussions
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July-August is the month to get married, plan for your kids to be born, take vacations, and do anything else that gets you away from a TV or a game
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I think Lou is thanking the lord every day he got that deal off the cap, I don't think he's mad at all, I wouldn't be surprised if he helped nudge him out the door.
Proshares would know more but I'm pretty sure Lou never wanted to do that deal in the first place.
The team is bankrupt, the contract was insane.
You have an all time great GM, if I was a devils fan I'd ultimately be happy.
Proshares would know more but I'm pretty sure Lou never wanted to do that deal in the first place.
The team is bankrupt, the contract was insane.
You have an all time great GM, if I was a devils fan I'd ultimately be happy.
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Dame, that escrow is straight robbery.
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Out is Penner....
In is Carcillo.
Great trade off.
In other news, Dustin Brown for 8 more years. Wow.
In is Carcillo.
Great trade off.
In other news, Dustin Brown for 8 more years. Wow.
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schedule is out for next season 
@ seeing boston v detroit multiple times.
@ the names they came up with for the four divisions
@ seeing boston v detroit multiple times. @ the names they came up with for the four divisions
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schedule is out for next season
why'd they change the old Atlantic division......only to name another one Atlantic 
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Jagr to the Devils it looks like...
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Groce!!
now all he needs is the Islanders the year after that to have the entire old Atlantic division wrapped upSimilar threads
