why would it cost a first rounder.?. If Toronto is the only team he would go to? I would say a 2nd rd pick..


Oh and I am going on the premise that Kovalchuk is only interested in Toronto.. Which is a complete fabrication
- PatC80

i would give up spare parts.

stuff like levio, marincin, SJS 2018 2nd

if the cost is a 1st, let someone else pay. can't waste a 1st on kovy.

Good Lord, I now hope that we don't sign him, just because I don't want anyone on the team who wears such ill-fitting suits.
- Atomic Wedgie

The one on the left is not a good look. The one on the right can play on my team any day.

I don't think he was soft when he was with Jersey. He was like a freight train who could score.

He is many years removed from that, in a league that isn't as good as the AHL and is 34. I would definitely not be betting on Radulov-like performance.
- Aetherial

he was a career point game player. guys like that drop, but typically don't have a lecalvalier drop off in their 30's.

60 points is probably what you can expect from a player at his level.

Mckenzie just said it's doubtful the leafs pursue kovalchuck.
- bryant

Almost like he reads all these comments....

Correction:
Devils owner wanted Kovy for 15 years. Lou did not.
- Fakepartofme

Also by shredding his contract he saved their asses from the cap recapture when he retired.

Also by shredding his contract he saved their asses from the cap recapture when he retired.
- AdamFrench

$250k x 12 years recapture penalty for the years he played.

$250k x 12 years recapture penalty for the years he played.
- Tumbleweed

vs if he retired and they have 6mil on the cap for 25 years

Mckenzie just said it's doubtful the leafs pursue kovalchuck.
- bryant

As I was saying.

Also by shredding his contract he saved their asses from the cap recapture when he retired.
- AdamFrench

ya they avoided a huge cap.
Which is too bad.

vs if he retired and they have 6mil on the cap for 25 years
- AdamFrench

>35 contract, no caphit at all if you retire; other than recapture.

He’s 34 now….that can open up a can of worms.

i would give up spare parts.

stuff like levio, marincin, SJS 2018 2nd

if the cost is a 1st, let someone else pay. can't waste a 1st on kovy.
- Tumbleweed

Save that first for drafting a D or trading for a D.

Good Lord, I now hope that we don't sign him, just because I don't want anyone on the team who wears such ill-fitting suits.
- Atomic Wedgie

I never noticed there was a "he" in the picture.

Yeah, that suit is pretty bad.

he was a career point game player. guys like that drop, but typically don't have a lecalvalier drop off in their 30's.

60 points is probably what you can expect from a player at his level.
- Tumbleweed

In our offense, yeah probably.

Radulov got what, low 50's, in Montreal's offense. Pretty damn good. I am not sure Kovalchuk could do that.

As I was saying.
- Fakepartofme

I don't think anyone really believes the Leafs would have interest. He doesn't seem to fit, especially is he gets term.

The alternative would be to discuss the Sens victory last night.

Yeah, uh, any other Russians the Leafs might go after?

I don't think anyone really believes the Leafs would have interest. He doesn't seem to fit, especially is he gets term.

The alternative would be to discuss the Sens victory last night.

Yeah, uh, any other Russians the Leafs might go after?
- Aetherial

dadonov.

https://theleafsnation.co...agents-dadonov-shipachev/

jan korver is another name i saw out ther.

Teams have given guys like David Clarkson (lul), Ryane Clowe etc. huge deals. We always think teams will learn, but they never do.
- AdamFrench

Almost like he reads all these comments....
- BKups

I don't think anyone really believes the Leafs would have interest. He doesn't seem to fit, especially is he gets term.

The alternative would be to discuss the Sens victory last night.

Yeah, uh, any other Russians the Leafs might go after?
- Aetherial

Well it seems like people thought because of the lou connection.

besides there are a dozens things to discuss outside of Kovy and sh!tty sens (who seem unstoppable right now) The Phaneuf, turris and brassard trades seem to have worked out well for them.
But 65....one of the best players in the league. wow
dammit I just talked about the sens

Meh, I doubt he ever sees NHL ice.
- Fakepartofme

He's the guy (one of the guys) Marchand speared in the berries at the end of the reg season this year.

I'd use your 1st for Foote. Looks like a solid Dman. Now, I better leave before i get banned for posting in a leaf thread....

Was at the Marlies game last night.
Quick notes:

Dermott controlled the play every time he was on the ice. Good vision, great passing, skates very well. Downside, he tries to do too much, and gets caught too far in the offensive zone. (gardineresque)

Nielsen bad passes, caught out of position too many times. Needs a lot more work.

Valiev great positioning, pretty solid defensive d-man

Johnson despite the 2 goals, seemed to float a lot

Kapanen dominated other players. Was a standout and should be on the Leafs full time next year.

No one else really stood out. Lots of players floating around and looking lost at times.

He's the guy (one of the guys) Marchand speared in the berries at the end of the reg season this year.

I'd use your 1st for Foote. Looks like a solid Dman. Now, I better leave before i get banned for posting in a leaf thread....
- storm88

Foote looks decent.
So does that valimaki kid as well.
(in my limited viewing)

Was at the Marlies game last night.
Quick notes:

Dermott controlled the play every time he was on the ice. Good vision, great passing, skates very well. Downside, he tries to do too much, and gets caught too far in the offensive zone. (gardineresque)

Nielsen bad passes, caught out of position too many times. Needs a lot more work.

Valiev great positioning, pretty solid defensive d-man

Johnson despite the 2 goals, seemed to float a lot

Kapanen dominated other players. Was a standout and should be on the Leafs full time next year.

No one else really stood out. Lots of players floating around and looking lost at times.

- ILoveLamp

How was the game overall?
Ya Ive been saying all year, Nielsen needs more seasoning in the AHL, nowhere near ready.
Good to hear about Dermott, I think another year would be good him with the marlies, but if he does great in camp and makes the NHL...perfect.

How was the game overall?
Ya Ive been saying all year, Nielsen needs more seasoning in the AHL, nowhere near ready.
Good to hear about Dermott, I think another year would be good him with the marlies, but if he does great in camp and makes the NHL...perfect.
- Fakepartofme

Game was great. Seemed typical Leafy as Kaskisuo didn't seem on his game and most goals against came off bad turnovers, but the 3 goals in the last 2 minutes was fun!

Overall, tough to see more than Dermott and Kapanen being ready. Everyone else seems like projects.

Johnson getting attacked at the end of the game wasn't good.
Seems like Syracuse has a bunch of goons on the team with no Marlies to step up.

Game was great. Seemed typical Leafy as Kaskisuo didn't seem on his game and most goals against came off bad turnovers, but the 3 goals in the last 2 minutes was fun!

Overall, tough to see more than Dermott and Kapanen being ready. Everyone else seems like projects.

Johnson getting attacked at the end of the game wasn't good.
Seems like Syracuse has a bunch of goons on the team with no Marlies to step up.
- ILoveLamp

I watched the 3rd period. Wow, what an ending!

I'm headed there tonight - should be fun.

I watched the 3rd period. Wow, what an ending!

I'm headed there tonight - should be fun.
- Atomic Wedgie

Haven't really watched any of the NHL 2nd round. Definitely going to take in the game 7 doubleheader though. (Probably wont last for the EDM/ANA game though)