Well if we acquired his rights he wouldn't have a choice. I'd pay extra if we were allowed to speak with his agent and gauge his interest first, rather than just trade something and hope he would come here knowing he had to play for us.

Just because he went elsewhere the first time around doesn't mean things aren't different now.
- eichiefs9

I'd rather go in a different direction only bc of "age" and "russian" factor

Not if they keep getting punched in the face.
- Isleshockeyman

They got punched in the face or run into the ass of their own teammates.

I'd rather go in a different direction only bc of "age" and "russian" factor
- Ur Not Me

I'd happily take the risk if he signed for 2-3 years. Anyone who gives him a long-term deal is out of their minds. He checks off two major boxes, RW for Tavares & PP help, that are currently unchecked. It allows the young guys to take the time to develop without keeping him around long enough for him to block them from being able to climb the ladder. If (big IF) he were interested in playing here, I think he would be a perfect fit.

Well if we acquired his rights he wouldn't have a choice. I'd pay extra if we were allowed to speak with his agent and gauge his interest first, rather than just trade something and hope he would come here knowing he had to play for us.

Just because he went elsewhere the first time around doesn't mean things aren't different now.
- eichiefs9

Things aren't different in islander country

It was ok. My 6-8 year old baseball team lost a pitchers duel 11-10 Saturday afternoon. The 12-14 year old girl's softball team won 15-2 Saturday night. So, I spent pretty much the whole day out in the heat. Had a high of 96 degrees, but it felt like 106. Summer's here.
- Isleshockeyman

Win some lose some. Question, was it a dry heat?

Things aren't different in islander country
- Cptmjl

I'd happily take the risk if he signed for 2-3 years. Anyone who gives him a long-term deal is out of their minds. He checks off two major boxes, RW for Tavares & PP help, that are currently unchecked. It allows the young guys to take the time to develop without keeping him around long enough for him to block them from being able to climb the ladder. If (big IF) he were interested in playing here, I think he would be a perfect fit.
- eichiefs9

He would be a great fit even if he's lost a step he's a legit sniper. Also radulov is a ufa a I believe

Would like team try to trade for Nichushkin,

He would be a great fit even if he's lost a step he's a legit sniper. Also radulov is a ufa a I believe
- Upstate_isles

Yup.

http://www.spotrac.com/nhl/free-agents/

He looked way better than Patches in that playoff series vs. Rags.

Yup.

http://www.spotrac.com/nhl/free-agents/
- JohnScammo

Watch Garf overpay him too

Yup.

http://www.spotrac.com/nhl/free-agents/
- JohnScammo

I thought he was their best forward vs the rangers, hes big and strong goes to the dirty areas i think hed be a great fit

I thought he was their best forward vs the rangers, hes big and strong goes to the dirty areas i think hed be a great fit
- Upstate_isles

You guys beat my edit....

Watch Garf overpay him too
- Ur Not Me

That's why there's a cap. Snow probably can't afford him after spending so much on our bottom 6 forwards.

That's why there's a cap. Snow probably can't afford him after spending so much on our bottom 6 forwards.
- JohnScammo

you could quite literally take half the players on this team and flush them and sign some cheap scrubby ufas and probably be better. definitely wouldn't be worse.

you could quite literally take half the players on this team and flush them and sign some cheap scrubby ufas and probably be better. definitely wouldn't be worse.
- Isles_since_6

Isnt Cal a good possible 1st/2nd line F bc he can score goals &

Cizikas is possibly a 2C





remember those posts #(frank)inDelusional

That's why there's a cap. Snow probably can't afford him after spending so much on our bottom 6 forwards.
- JohnScammo

does he fit in with the room and our culture? I mean they couldnt trade hammer of the room would have revolted, i have unbridled faith in garth

Win some lose some. Question, was it a dry heat?
- ses111

Yeah. So's a furnace. Go stick your head into one of those. 105 is a 105, it's (frank)ing hot. And we're not even through April yet.

you could quite literally take half the players on this team and flush them and sign some cheap scrubby ufas and probably be better. definitely wouldn't be worse.
- Isles_since_6

But then Snow would offer then all new $3mil contracts next year because they are critical to the Isles success.

does he fit in with the room and our culture? I mean they couldnt trade hammer of the room would have revolted, i have unbridled faith in garth
- Upstate_isles

Ok, Upstate is already sauced.

1. Kovalchuk remains property of NJD as he is on the Voluntary Retirement List (VRL) so he is free to sign with them for coming season.

2. If Kovalchuk doesn't want to return to NJ, he could sign with ANY team as long as EVERY other team in NHL signs off on it. Not a chance.

3a. Because Kovalchuk is on VRL, NJ can't trade his rights to any team unless Kovalchuk signs with NJ first. So sign and trade possible.

3b. Note: Only way Kovalchuk can come off VRL is by signing with NJ. Player on VRL can't have rights traded. Thus, sign and trade is req'd.

4. As I understand it, these rules/scenarios are applicable if Kovalchuk wants to return to the NHL for the coming 2017-18 season.

you could quite literally take half the players on this team and flush them and sign some cheap scrubby ufas and probably be better. definitely wouldn't be worse.
- Isles_since_6

You could put half the guys on this thread on the roster and still not be worse.

1. Kovalchuk remains property of NJD as he is on the Voluntary Retirement List (VRL) so he is free to sign with them for coming season.

2. If Kovalchuk doesn't want to return to NJ, he could sign with ANY team as long as EVERY other team in NHL signs off on it. Not a chance.

3a. Because Kovalchuk is on VRL, NJ can't trade his rights to any team unless Kovalchuk signs with NJ first. So sign and trade possible.

3b. Note: Only way Kovalchuk can come off VRL is by signing with NJ. Player on VRL can't have rights traded. Thus, sign and trade is req'd.

4. As I understand it, these rules/scenarios are applicable if Kovalchuk wants to return to the NHL for the coming 2017-18 season.
- Upstate_isles

I know it's the KHL he's playing in now, but his numbers still haven't even slowed down. 78 points in 60 games. He just turned 34, so he could have maybe 2-3 years left. Chiefs, once again you bring a gem to the table for discussion.

Ok, Upstate is already sauced.
- Isleshockeyman

I got into it yesterday in a big way, first beer at 1130 am at job site then I was done had 2 more then I got home and started mowing the lawn and the wheels came off. Id guess around 15 all day and I lite a huge fire out back and after making smores started throwing 100 strips of firecrackers in it, all and all a nice little sunday adventure

I got into it yesterday in a big way, first beer at 1130 am at job site then I was done had 2 more then I got home and started mowing the lawn and the wheels came off. Id guess around 15 all day and I lite a huge fire out back and after making smores started throwing 100 strips of firecrackers in it, all and all a nice little sunday adventure
- Upstate_isles

It sounds like it. I had my first around 10:00 before grocery shopping . the 2nd a little after 11:00 after getting home from the grocery store. You know what they say, never go grocery shopping sober. I only had 3 more the rest of the day while I sprayed weeds and swept the sidewalks. Not nearly as adventuresome as yours.

It sounds like it. I had my first around 10:00 before grocery shopping . the 2nd a little after 11:00 after getting home from the grocery store. You know what they say, never go grocery shopping sober. I only had 3 more the rest of the day while I sprayed weeds and swept the sidewalks. Not nearly as adventuresome as yours.
- Isleshockeyman

Oh I played street hockey with the kids put the slip and slide out for them although that killed the hot tub and had a fire they had a blast