The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I'd do it. I hate myself for it, but I'd do it. I know what you mean. If they signed him to a cut-rate super-low deal, I'd get a kick out of that. It might not help in hockey terms, but Kovy is intrinsically entertaining no matter how wretched his game is And who knows, maybe the Montreal crowd could pull a few more magical moments outta him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 No just no I loved Kovy, but his last three years split between Ottawa, Pitt and the KHL tell me he's finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 George McPhee will sign him as a cheap replacement for Alex Semin on the Capitals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 No just no I loved Kovy, but his last three years split between Ottawa, Pitt and the KHL tell me he's finished That he was 'released' from his KHL contract does not suggest vintage Kovalev, no. Don't worry, MB won't sign him. But I still think such 'sentimental' signings have their place and if they *did* sign him, I'd still enjoy watching Kovy lumber around out there, getting limited minutes and occasionally showing a flash or two of the old Kovalev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willey101 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 No just no I loved Kovy, but his last three years split between Ottawa, Pitt and the KHL tell me he's finished What if Kovy says he'll play for the league minimum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 What if Kovy says he'll play for the league minimum? I tell him to collect that minimum elsewhere. This guy couldn't hack it in the KHL (he had I believe a whopping 7 points) and was useless in the NHL before that. He's finished; if someone else thinks he still has something in the tank, let them sign him at their own peril. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I tell him to collect that minimum elsewhere. This guy couldn't hack it in the KHL (he had I believe a whopping 7 points) and was useless in the NHL before that. He's finished; if someone else thinks he still has something in the tank, let them sign him at their own peril. not with a 10 foot pole would i go near him, he is done as BGL is as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illWill Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 If the price is right, then why not? He would give us another option on our brutal powerplay. Sure, his minutes would be limited but he could still chip in with 15-20 goals. And just for nostalgic, entertainment reasons alone I think it'd be worth it. Everybody with a Kovalev jersey would be stoked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 If the price is right, then why not? He would give us another option on our brutal powerplay. Sure, his minutes would be limited but he could still chip in with 15-20 goals. And just for nostalgic, entertainment reasons alone I think it'd be worth it. Everybody with a Kovalev jersey would be stoked! If he can't get that many total points in a lower league, how can he be expected to put up 15-20 goals in a better league? Heck, he didn't crack 20 goals in his last two full NHL years and only 3 times in his past 8 NHL seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Yeah, this isn't like getting Claude Lemieux, who took time off and had defensive forward tangibles. Kovalev was a -13 in Russia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 The Habs are one of many teams who are persuing Damion Brunner, a forward on the Swiss World Championship team. He is a 26 year old UFA. Today should be the day he signs (June 15th is the deadline for Euros under contract to sign NHL deals). Reports say the supposed front runners, Tampa and Pittsburgh, will not be getting him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 What if Kovy says he'll play for the league minimum? I say, sorry, I'd rather let the winner of a training camp battle between Louis Leblanc, Aaron Palushaj, Blake Geoffrion, Brendan Gallagher, Patrick Holland take that spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I say, sorry, I'd rather let the winner of a training camp battle between Louis Leblanc, Aaron Palushaj, Blake Geoffrion, Brendan Gallagher, Patrick Holland take that spot. Concur. Here here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakiqc Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 What if Kovy says he'll play for the league minimum? He's the highest paid player in the league playing with the SC finalist.. why would he forfeit his contract and play for minimum with the worst team in the East? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlbalr Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 He's the highest paid player in the league playing with the SC finalist.. why would he forfeit his contract and play for minimum with the worst team in the East? I believe 'Kovy' means Kovalev, not Kovalchuk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 According to RDS, Habs are negotiating with Moen. Moen wants a multi-year deal. I say give it to him. People seem to forget he just turned 30. Excellent bottom six player. http://www.rds.ca/canadien/chroniques/342072.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I don't mind a 3 or 4 year deal Depends on money though too, I dont want to pay more than 2 million per Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I don't mind a 3 or 4 year deal Depends on money though too, I dont want to pay more than 2 million per Hmm 3 or 4 kind of scares me with bottom 6 guys. 2 yes for sure , I like Moen a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I don't mind a 3 or 4 year deal Depends on money though too, I dont want to pay more than 2 million per 3 years at 2 mil or under seems kosher to me. I've become pretty convinced that bottom-6 players are far from interchangeable. When you find a good one - a Moen, a Moore, a Kostopolis - you should identify fair market value and sign him for decent term. These guys can make a huge difference over a long playoff (and, presumably, a long playoff is something we hope to reach before the end of his contract). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine of Loving Grace Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Depends on money though too, I dont want to pay more than 2 million per Chris Kelly's new deal is going to have an effect on how much we pay Moen. I think he's getting between $2.25 and $2.5M. He might not put up as much points but he's important to the club and he's considered a high demand bottom six player by most teams. I hear his agent is quite aware of the elite clubs that want him at UFA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Its not just points though, Kelly is quite simply a better hockey player than Moen IMO, and he also is a centre, a position that gets paid more than Wingers (all else being equal). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 DAMNIT Jackman just signed a 3 year deal in St. Louis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willey101 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 DAMNIT Jackman just signed a 3 year deal in St. Louis. He's the guy I wanted as well. My guess is that we ultimately bring in Sarich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commandant Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 He's the guy I wanted as well. My guess is that we ultimately bring in Sarich. Sarich looks finished.... 16 minutes a game or something in Calgary. I want a guy who can go 20. I'd go Bryce Salvador before Sarich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DON Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Sarich looks finished.... 16 minutes a game or something in Calgary. I want a guy who can go 20. I'd go Bryce Salvador before Sarich Bryan Allen seems a perfect fit, but maybe Hannan/Aucoin or Shane OBrien would work for 1 year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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