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Thrashers general manager Don Waddell met with Ilya Kovalchuk onWednesday and told him to expect a trade to another NHL team over thenext few hours or days.
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Hope the Kings don't give up the whole farm. 
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If LA gets him and doesn't have to give up a whole lot...........it's a wrap.
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I think Simmonds might be part of that package as well as Jack Johnson....
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And, Oscar Moller for some reason, I guess ATL likes his upside.  

Brayden Schenn has also been mentioned, so I guess any combination of those names mentioned, with Jack Johnson being the gem of the deal for ATL.


That would be insane if ATL could land Schenn, Johnson, and either Simmonds/Moller.....they'd have a nice young nucleus....on the other hand, Kovy to LA would be SICK.  I think they would also have the $ to re-up him for years to come instead of him being a one year rental.
 
I am officially concerned about my boys. They look frustrated with Lemaire and I could see them firing him to be honest. He shuffles the lines to much and that doesnt allow for any sort of consistency amongst the lines. Plus the injuries are finally starting to catch up since Niedermayer and McCammond returned to their mediocre selves. I hope this turns around, luckily we got a ton of points early on.
 
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FIRST BORN,

You want some tickets for Blues/Hawks? I need to make a little money.
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I live in Los Angeles my dude, otherwise I would definitely pull the trigger.
 
^ I knew you weren't in the Midwest, but I didn't realize you were THAT far. Blackhawks/Caps is my pick right now. As much as I hate to say it, that Hawks team is loaded.
 
Random question guys. Does anyone know why eCap City doesn't sell Capitals fitted's? I really don't wear hats, but I was looking to get a red New Era Caps fitted. Does anyone know of any sites that I can find one? I checked out Lids and really didn't like their selection.
 
I don't think LA is going to give up what Waddell wants.  I think Boston is in a bit of panic mode and might give him what he wants.  I still think Washington is a dark horse, Waddell loves Semin.

Here's the latest news:

[h3]Ultimate list of Kovalchuk suitors[/h3]
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The Ilya Kovalchuktrade rumors have blown up, but we'll provide you with the latest here.This deal will happen very soon -- by this weekend, a source told ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun.

And if a team wants to re-sign Kovalchuk in the offseason, it'llcost them at least $10 million for more than eight years. That's thefinal deal he turned down from the Thrashers, LeBrun reports.

So who is interested? Well there are reportedly at least five suitors, maybe more. Here's the lowdown on Kovy's rumored destinations:

Boston Bruins: They have made a "legit pitch" for Ilya Kovalchuk, according to hockey writer Chris Botta. But sources tell the Boston Globe's reports that the Bruins are not considered to be serious bidders.

They have been talking tradewith the Thrashers for a while, but the asking price was too high.Waddell wanted their first rounder they got from the Leafs, but BruinsGM Peter Chiarelli has said he's not parting with that pick. However,they may deal their own first rounder, prospects and possibly Blake Wheeler, Dennis Wideman and others.

Los Angeles Kings:GM Dean Lombardi has said he doesn't want Kovy as a rental -- but maybehe's changing his mind. LeBrun notes the Kings are considering Carolina Hurricanes winger Ray Whitneyas an alternative to the pricier -- both in contract and trade package-- Kovalchuk. So their interest might be fading, especially sinceWaddell's asking price was quite high. If that asking price dropped, they might land him soon.

New Jersey Devils: Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun says they might be the frontrunner.But take it with a grain of salt -- for now -- because this isn't GMLou Lamoriello's M.O. They have been looking for a forward for the lastmonth or so, but they have emerged as a Kovy suitor only recently.

Vancouver Canucks: LeBrun says the Canucks are still in the hunt. GM Mike Gillis has said he isn't interested, but that was a month ago.

Philadelphia Flyers: They have the players, prospect and picks to make this trade. But CSN sources say they are "all but out" of the Kovalchuk sweepstakes.

Chicago Blackhawks: They are reportedly out of the running, CBC's Elliotte Friedman reports.

Calgary Flames: They are out, trusted TSN scribe Bob McKenzie reports.

New York Rangers:They apparently made a low-ball offer a few days ago, but they might'vestepped it up by now. Do they have the right assets, though?

[h1]Too great a cost? Why the Bruins' pursuit of Kovalchuk has stalled[/h1]

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TheBruins’ pursuit of Atlanta Thrashers explosive forward Ilya Kovalchukmay have hit an impasse that will require some further negotiations toovercome.

A league source with direct knowledge has indicated to WEEI.com thatin order for the Bruins to obtain Kovalchuk for the balance of theseason, the Thrashers are demanding the Bruins part with thefirst-round pick in the 2010 draft they acquired from Toronto in thePhil Kessel deal.

The Bruins are unwilling to trade that pick, which could be amongthe top three in the draft. Kovalchuk is set to become an unrestrictedfree agent in July and giving up a top-three pick for a short-termstint with the B’s could be too steep a price.

Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli would not comment on the status of any“trade rumors
 
I don't think that the Caps pull the trigger on Kovy....especially with the great chemistry the team is playing with right now. Semin is only signed to a one year deal thru 2011, so if anything, I would expect him to be moved next year.....crazier things have happened tho...
 
Wow, Kovy turned down 8 yrs/$80 mill?

Schenn, Kadri, Kessel, Kaberle, Giguere, Phaneuf for Kovalchuk. Do it Brian!

But seriously, Burke said on tv last week that he heard Kovalchuk was looking for 8 yrs/$64 mill and Burke was not willing to give him that kind of money. It now turns out that Kovalchuk wants even more than that so you can cross the Leafs off the list of potential suitors
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I'd love to see Kovalchuk on an up-and-coming team like the Kings to add some more spice to the Western Conference.
 
kovy isn't the answer in boston. i dont want him...not for such a high price at least.
 
I'm all for Whitney for Ryder/Non-Leafs first rounder. Ryder couldnt score on an empty net right now.
 
Didn't even realize Ottawa has won 10 in a row...

Guess the Elliot/Leclaire pairing is working out
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Wanna know who started that winning streak? Mike Brodeur

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I honestly dont believe Kovalchuk is worth an 8 year 80 million plus contract. I mean sure he scores around 45 goals a year but he doesnt play defense, he doesnt do anything but score goals. I dont understand all this hoopla like he's a reincarnated version of Gretzky. If he's that money hungry (which IMO he is, its not about winning) let him do that but I GUARANTEE the Devils don't go after him. That talk is nonsense.
 
I guess with the money he is commanding, Kovalchuk to the KHL isn't too far fetched afterall. I don't see any NHL team paying him what he is asking  for if those rumors are true.
 
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Are only two realistic suitors left for http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1175Ilya Kovalchuk? It's possible. Nearly every team has indicated they won't make the deal except the http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=losLos Angeles Kings and http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=njdNew Jersey Devils. Something should happen by this weekend, but in the meantime, several teams appear to no longer be interested because of the absurd demands.

According to various reports, the teams now probably out of the running are: the Philadelphia Flyers, http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=nyrNew York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks.

Here are the details for all these teams:

Kings: The longtime favorite to land Kovy. GM Dean Lombardi has said he doesn't want Kovy as a rental -- but maybe he's changing his mind. The initial asking price was quite high, but now CBC reports the two sides have Alexander Frolov involved and are "arguing" over Jack Johnson. As a backup measure, LeBrun notes the Kings are considering http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=carhttp://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=carCarolina Hurricanes winger http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1020http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1020Ray Whitney as an alternative.

Devils: Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun says they might be the frontrunner, and the possibility is growing. This isn't GM Lou Lamoriello's M.O., but they do want to make a strong push for the Cup in this window of opportunity. Thrashers associate GM Rick Dudley was seen watching Devils' prospects at Lowell (AHL) while GM Don Waddell was seen at the Devils-Leafs game. TSN's Bob McKenzie tweets that "a case could be made.
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Rangers: They made a low-ball offer a few days ago. The asking price now, according to the New York Post's Larry Brooks: Marc Staal or Michael Del Zotto, Ryan Callahan or Brandon Dubinsky, one of three prospect and a first rounder. This essentially means the deal is off.

Bruins: They have made a "legit pitch" for Ilya Kovalchuk, according to hockey writer Chris Botta. But sources tell the Boston Globe's reports that the Bruins are not considered to be serious bidders. They have been talking trade with the Thrashers for a while, but the asking price was too high. Waddell wanted their first rounder they got from the Leafs, but Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli has said he's not parting with that pick, and there's buzz that he might not part with any of his other first rounders (two in 2010, two in 2011.) That might be a deal breaker.

Canucks: There has been buzz that the Canucks are still in the hunt, but GM Mike Gillis has said he wasn't interested -- a month ago.

Flyers: They have the players, prospect and picks to make this trade. But CSN sources say they are "all but out" of the Kovalchuk sweepstakes. CBC, however, says talks are still ongoing and Scott Hartnell is a piece.

Blackhawks: They are out of the running, CBC's Elliotte Friedman reports.

Flames: They are out, too, trusted TSN scribe Bob McKenzie reports.

http://[h3]Filatov might stay put[/h3]
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Blue Jackets prospect Nikita Filatov and former coach Ken Hitchcock had well documented feud with each other. Filatov didn't get enough playing time, which pushed him to go to Russia, which pushed the Jackets to shop the young forward.

But now, with Hitchcock gone, there is speculation that Filatov might not be dealt. The 19-year-old had said he might stay in Russia past this season, but this move might push the youngster to be back with the Jackets at the beginning of next season.

The Fourth Period spoke with Filatov last week, and Filatov said he enjoyed his time in Columbus. He has previously said he left because he didn't get a chance to develop as a player, but if the new coach for next season -- whoever it is -- can get on his good side, he might be able to lure the winger back.

http://[h3]Flyers want to keep Emery[/h3]
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[h5]Ray Emery | Flyers [/h5]


The Philadelphia Flyers' future plans at goalie got clearer yesterday. The Flyers said they plan on negotiating an extension with G Ray Emery in March, CSN Philly reports. This might indicate that they won't continue to search for a goalie on the trade market... or will they?

The Flyers were rumored to be looking for a young goalie a few months ago; they may have made a pitch for Habs G Jaroslav Halak. But the talk has died down of late, and Michael Leighton stepped up to fill the gap. Still, the Flyers could make a deal, since they plan on talking to Emery after the trade deadline, but this might mean they are comfortable with Emery in net for the next few years.

It's also possible that the Flyers will re-sign Emery as an backup plan, in case they don't land one of the goalies on the trade or free agent markets. They may eye potential Preds free agent G Pekka Rinne or Thrashers G Kari Lehtonen, who is on the trade market.

http://[h3]Sharks may deal prospects[/h3]
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Sharks GM Doug Wilson is spending the next 10 days on the road, trying to find some pieces for his team. And he hinted that he might part with some of his prospects to get those additional pieces.

Wilson told the San Jose Mercury News that he will attend some junior and college games to figure out which prospects he might be willing to part with and which ones he won't part with.

They are already on the verge of trading for Niclas Wallin, after failing to trade for D Ian White who ended up in Calgary.

http://[h3]Kovy in free agency[/h3]
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You've probably read our post about the imminent Ilya Kovalchuk trade. But Kovy has said he will test the free agent market, which means the trade is still a rental. So four months later, some team will still have to fork over $100 million to acquire the star winger.

The latest reports say Kovy's agent, Jay Grossman, hasn't backed off from the huge demands for his client. They want the maximum -- $11.3 million -- for 10 to 12 years, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Meanwhile, the last offer left on the table was $101 million over 12 years, which averages to $8.42 million a year.

So it will be a matter of who can afford him. Some speculated the Leafs would look this direction, but GM Brian Burke has repeatedly said he won't pay one player that much money. The Flames, Rangers and Kings are interested in trading for him, but they may also be interested in signing him in the offseason. They'll all have to get financially creative to do so.

The Bruins and Canucks also have interest, as do the Islanders. All of them appear to be out of trade talks, but they might make a pitch to Kovy in the offseason. Still, it will be anywhere from a $113 million to $136 million commitment, if the asking price isn't lowered.

http://[h3]Bruins eying Kaberle, Barker[/h3]
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[h5]Tomas Kaberle | Maple Leafs [/h5]


The Boston Bruins might be eying Tomas Kaberle again. With the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring Dion Phaneuf, the buzz around league circles is that Kaberle will be traded. Leafs GM Brian Burke has said he won't ask Kaberle to waive his no-trade clause, but in the offseason the clause isn't in effect so he can trade away.

But this one might happen sooner, because Kaberle was willing to go to Boston last offseason when a Leafs-Bruins trade almost happened. The Bruins would've sent Phil Kessel to the Leafs for Tomas Kaberle, but there was miscommunication about whether draft picks would be involved. (Eventually, the Leafs sent two first rounders and a second rounder for Kessel -- a move they might be regretting, since that pick might end up being in the top-three.)

NESN's James Murphy writes, "The Bruins could be the first in line with an offer for the 31-year-old if they could move some money out themselves. Kaberle, who leads the Leafs in scoring with 43 points, is due $4.2 million next season." But Kaberle is in the last year of his deal, so the Leafs might trade him -- for draft picks. Maybe the Bruins will give the Leafs their 2010 first rounder in a cruel twist of fate.

Meanwhile, Murphy adds that the Bruins might look at Blackhawks D Cam Barker or F Patrick Sharp. It would require the Bruins to move some cap space, but Chicago needs to clear cap room so the Bruins might get a decent discount on these players in the offseason.

http://[h3]Stars have several trade options[/h3]
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Yesterday we told you the http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=dalDallas Stars might be active at the deadline, but today the Dallas Morning News suggests they may be quiet before March 3 because they can make some of the same deals in the offseason.

But as Leafs GM Brian Burke put it, GMs can be stupid around the deadline -- and they can be willing to overpay. Stars are still in contention, but if they stumble, they may pull the trigger on deals involving http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=776Mike Ribeiro, http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1985Steve Ott, http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=3943Fabian Brunnstrom and http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=959Marty Turco.

TSN's Darren Dreger adds that the Stars want to cut payroll, so these veterans may be shipped out either way.

The Stars will also look to acquire a young goalie. http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=3116Jaroslav Halak, http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=3750Cory Schneider and http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=2106Kari Lehtonen have been raised as possible trade targets, but the Morning News suggests they might wait until the offseason to see if Pekka Rinne hits the free agent market.

http://[h3]Turco to L.A.?[/h3]
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[h5]Marty Turco | Stars [/h5]


The http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=dalDallas Stars are shopping goaltender Marty Turco, because they don't plan on re-signing him at season's end.

One possible destination is the Los Angeles Kings because, as ESPN.com's Scott Burnside writes, the Kings don't have playoff experience in goal with Jonathan Quick and Erik Ersberg. But the Kings are also in on Ilya Kovalchuk and, if they do trade for Kovy, they may not have the money to bring in Turco, who is a $5.4 million cap hit.

The Kings are also reportedly looking at the Canes' Ray Whitney.

http://[h3]Biron to Habs?[/h3]
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[h5]Martin Biron | Islanders [/h5]


Martin Biron might still be traded, and ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun thinks the veteran goaltender is interested in going to Montreal.

The Canadiens will we seeking a cheap, veteran goalie once they trade either Jaroslav Halak or Carey Price. Even if these two trades don't happen before the trade deadline, it's possible the Habs will trade Halak in the offseason and sign Biron.

http://[h3]Habs eying top-six forwards[/h3]
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The http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=monhttp://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=monMontreal Canadiens have reportedly been looking for a top-six forward for the past few weeks. There are rumors that GM Bob Gainey has inquired about Blues F http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=434Paul Kariya and Hurricanes F http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1020Ray Whitney, but thus far he hasn't found what he's looking for.

But, as The Fourth Period writes, this search for a forward might heat up after recent news that F http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=1517Mike Cammalleri will be out at least six weeks.

We previously heard from coach Jacques Martin that he wasn't expecting any trades, but it looks as if Gainey's been actively looking for some help on the market.

If they deal with the Blues -- and the Habs are out of playoff contention by then -- a trade might involve G Jaroslav Halak, who needs to be moved soon. Halak hasn't been traded, though, because he's kept the Habs competitive.

http://[h3]Wallin to Sharks today[/h3]
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[h5]Niclas Wallin | Hurricanes [/h5]


http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/players/profile?playerId=996Niclas Wallin was a scratch last night and he might be heading to the San Jose Shark, TSN's Darren Dreger reports.

Wallin has been on the block for the past month or so. If this goes through, this trade might open the floodgates for Hurricanes trades, since it seems nearly half the team is on the block.

There was previous buzz that the Sharks wanted D Ian White from the Leafs before the Flames picked him up in the Dion Phaneuf deal, so they've definitely been looking for a blueliner.

http://[h3]Hitchcock to Blues?[/h3]
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http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=clsColumbus Blue Jackets coach Ken Hitchcock was fired, as previously speculated, and we have a possible destination for him: St. Louis.

The idea was first raised by the Ottawa Sun's Bruce Garrioch, who said it might be a possibility after Blues coach Andy Murray was fired.

But considering the Blues' players took issue with Murray's style, Hitchcock might not be a good fit at the point. He wasn't exactly been a players' coach in Columbus, but some believe discipline is something a young Blues team needs right now. However, there's been some buzz that interim coach Davis Payne should keep the job, as they label him the next Dan Bylsma.
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http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/clubhouse?team=clsColumbus Blue Jackets coach Ken Hitchcock was fired, as previously speculated, and we have a possible destination for him: St. Louis.

The idea was first raised by the Ottawa Sun's Bruce Garrioch, who said it might be a possibility after Blues coach Andy Murray was fired.

But considering the Blues' players took issue with Murray's style, Hitchcock might not be a good fit at the point. He wasn't exactly been a players' coach in Columbus, but some believe discipline is something a young Blues team needs right now. However, there's been some buzz that interim coach Davis Payne should keep the job, as they label him the next Dan Bylsma.
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Looking for the Blues to take down the Sharks tonight and the Blackhawks again on Saturday.
 
If the Kings can include Frolov in that deal for Kovy, I will be happy. I'm tired of seeing this underachiever in LA.
 
UPDATE: The San Jose Sharks might be making a late run at Kovalchuk. This is purely speculative, via Craig Custance of The Sporting News, but he asked Sharks GM Doug Wilson about the possibility, and he said any discussions with GMs are confidential. But he did add: "We've always stepped up and tried to add the pieces -- whether it be in the summer and up to the trade deadline."

Sharks star Dany Heatley and Kovalchuk have played well together in the past. Also, the Sharks were mentioned as a possible Kovy suitor very early in the process, but have since dropped off.

We'll keep you posted.
 
Glad the Kings didn't offer Ray Whitney that 3 year extension that he wanted in order to waive his no trade clause.  Dude is 37.

Save that towards a possible Kovy extension
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