LucifersDog Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 with Russian Team SKA St Petersburg http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Kovalchuk-signs-4-year-deal-with-SKA-St-Petersburg-4665477.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 you're a little late on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I know Don Cherry is kind of a goof and a charicature, but here's his take: http://nhl.si.com/2013/07/12/don-cherry-on-ilya-kovalchuk-hes-laughing-all-the-way-to-the-bank/?sct=obinsite Author got Kovy's stats wrong from last year...used his KHL numbers (18 G in 36 GP) instead of his NHL numbers (11 G in 37 GP) for the 2013 season. Kind of subdued for Cherry, but basically said that he thought the Finals against a tough and physical LA Kings teams was decidedly too much for Kovy, and also added that at the end that getting out of your NHL to make lots of money is a good deal, as long as you have no honor. Ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Of course Cherry doesn't acknowledge that Kovalchuk was playing with a back injury throughout the entire playoffs. Yeah, he was spent at that point, but he'd been playing for 6 weeks with what appeared to be a serious injury. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I know Don Cherry is kind of a goof and a charicature, but here's his take: http://nhl.si.com/2013/07/12/don-cherry-on-ilya-kovalchuk-hes-laughing-all-the-way-to-the-bank/?sct=obinsite Author got Kovy's stats wrong from last year...used his KHL numbers (18 G in 36 GP) instead of his NHL numbers (11 G in 37 GP) for the 2013 season. Kind of subdued for Cherry, but basically said that he thought the Finals against a tough and physical LA Kings teams was decidedly too much for Kovy, and also added that at the end that getting out of your NHL to make lots of money is a good deal, as long as you have no honor. Ouch. To see the media in general and even other team's fans feel bad for us and defend the Devils is sorta weirdly refreshing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Probably getting 60-80M in those four years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoArmySports Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) My sources tell me the contract includes bonus shares in Lukoil Corporation and complete ownership of the Lukoil gas station on McCarter Highway in Newark, New Jersey. Edited July 15, 2013 by GoArmySports 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Of course Cherry doesn't acknowledge that Kovalchuk was playing with a back injury throughout the entire playoffs. Yeah, he was spent at that point, but he'd been playing for 6 weeks with what appeared to be a serious injury. Not to mention that all of those other North America boys on the Devils left a lot to be desired in that series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Not to mention that all of those other North America boys on the Devils left a lot to be desired in that series. His boy Clarkson had 6 shots on goal in the 6 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) Of course Cherry doesn't acknowledge that Kovalchuk was playing with a back injury throughout the entire playoffs. Yeah, he was spent at that point, but he'd been playing for 6 weeks with what appeared to be a serious injury. I kind of agree with Cherry, but not with Cherry's implied take that most Russians are soft pussies by default (it's pretty crystal-clear that Cherry doesn't like Russians). Kovy didn't play soft as a NJ Devil, but I do think that though he did play hard as a Devil, he was aware enough of the toll that it would take on his body that he chose the KHL, the money, and the 52-game schedule that it offers. I don't know how physical the KHL is compared to the NHL; I've never seen anything more than an occasional highlight to know what the play is like in that league. Edited July 15, 2013 by Colorado Rockies 1976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Of course Cherry doesn't acknowledge that Kovalchuk was playing with a back injury throughout the entire playoffs. Yeah, he was spent at that point, but he'd been playing for 6 weeks with what appeared to be a serious injury. nobody does and its pissing me off. Even though he even missed a game in round 2 with injury they still ignore that he was playing with huge back pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I kind of agree with Cherry, but not with Cherry's implied take that most Russians are soft pussies by default (it's pretty crystal-clear that Cherry doesn't like Russians). Kovy didn't play soft as a NJ Devil, but I do think that though he did play hard as a Devil, he was aware enough of the toll that it would take on his body that he chose the KHL, the money, and the 52-game schedule that it offers. I don't know how physical the KHL is compared to the NHL; I've never seen anything more than an occasional highlight to know what they play is like in that league. Do they use the larger international ice surface? I'd guess there would be less contact from the extra space if so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek_1969 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 So if Kovy does come back to the NHL does the 250k per come off our cap??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 So if Kovy does come back to the NHL does the 250k per come off our cap??? Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravityFat Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 i'm guessing his contract is HUUUUUUGE, LIKE THE UNIVERSE! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 i'm guessing his contract is HUUUUUUGE, LIKE THE UNIVERSE! Humongous beeeeeg?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) nobody does and its pissing me off. Even though he even missed a game in round 2 with injury they still ignore that he was playing with huge back pain With all due respect, what are you talking about? The only real criticisms I've read of Kovy having nothing to do with his 2012 playoff run (and I'm at a loss as to how anyone COULD criticize that). A lot of people don't like Kovy bailing out on Year 4 of a 15-year deal by "retiring", to go to the KHL. Yes, he played through back pain in 2012, but what does that have to do with what many people appear to have a problem with? What do you expect people to say who aren't happy with what Kovy did? "At least he played though back pain during the 2012 playoffs?" A lot of people are very disappointed in what Kovy did...they're not going to go out of their way to point out the good things he did in his now-defunct NHL career. Edited July 15, 2013 by Colorado Rockies 1976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joonas #6 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 @dchesnokov Without stating the actual numbers, Kovalchuk's SKA salary is comparable to what he would have earned in NJ in the next 4 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) With all due respect, what are you talking about? The only real criticisms I've read of Kovy having nothing to do with his 2012 playoff run (and I'm at a loss as to how anyone COULD criticize that). A lot of people don't like Kovy bailing out on Year 4 of a 15-year deal by "retiring", to go to the KHL. Yes, he played through back pain in 2012, but what does that have to do with what many people appear to have a problem with? What do you expect people to say who aren't happy with what Kovy did to say? "At least he played though back pain during the 2012 playoffs?" http://www.mc79hockey.com/?p=5352 Comment by Pat Mc is illuminating also. Regarding physical play in the KHL, there isn't much at all, because it doesn't make any sense on the ice surface. Edited July 15, 2013 by Triumph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 @dchesnokov If this is true, this is an even bigger slap in the face to the Devils organization and fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 http://www.mc79hockey.com/?p=5352 Comment by Pat Mc is illuminating also. Regarding physical play in the KHL, there isn't much at all, because it doesn't make any sense on the ice surface. I meant people criticizing his 2012 playoff NOW, but I wasn't familiar with the CBC critiques back then (never saw their SCF feeds). Suffice it to say Healy and Hughson were off-base though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Of course Cherry doesn't acknowledge that Kovalchuk was playing with a back injury throughout the entire playoffs. Yeah, he was spent at that point, but he'd been playing for 6 weeks with what appeared to be a serious injury. And then nothing came of that and he played a full season + WC the next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 And then nothing came of that and he played a full season + WC the next season. Right, he was faking the entire time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevsftw Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 The Kovy bashing is reaching pretty ridiculous levels.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Right, he was faking the entire time. I'm not saying he was faking, just that maybe some people overestimated his injuries. He never actually said what it is, there's just alot of assumptions. There was no report of him having any work done, he played for SKA on time, he played for the Devils on time, and he played in the WC on time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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