adavid Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 This morning, a few minutes ago, on XM, Potvin said Devils have acquired Kovalchuk. That's all he said. No more details and I can't confirm anywhere. So tagging as Rumor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I'll eat my shorts if that's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insanity_gallops Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Well this ought to be fun to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadevils Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 You must have misheard potvin my man..No way would he say this and then not talk about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adavid Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 (edited) I know, I was hesitant to even post. But that's what he said! I should add that it was as he was done talking and saying his goodbyes, he threw it out. I almost went off the road. Edited February 2, 2010 by NCDevsFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv4Life Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I know, I was hesitant to even post. But that's what he said! I should add that it was as he was done talking and saying his goodbyes, he threw it out. I almost went off the road. probably said it as a joke to throw us off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 ha what a teaser. just to add fuel to the fire, waddell was at the kings-devils game. probably was scouting the kings though: http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=515705 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njskaguy33 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Perhaps this is more of "the whiskey talking"...seriously, don't you know by now that normal people don't put that stuff in their Cheerios? In all seriousness, that's surprising that Potvin would just toss that out there as he was packing up for the day. Not saying you didn't hear it, NC, but I'll believe it when I see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Please NO!!! We don't need him and he doesn't fit the mold of Lou-Devils type of winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adavid Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 I'm just hoping someone else here heard it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amberite Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Normally I'd get somewhat excited over trade rumors. This one isn't even worthy of discussion. There is exactly 0.0% chance of this happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Very Very strange indeed http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/nhlblog/report_unnamed_eastern_team_in_race_98tzPgXM1THyVir3MutHzJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adavid Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 This guy heard it as well: http://www.dobberhockey.com/index.php?t=61801&jfile=showthread.php&option=com_jfusion&Itemid=93 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSC Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Not gonna lie, I will be disappointed for a few reasons. One, Kovalchuk is not a Devils style player. He doesn't play defense at all. Secondly, the package we will have to give will involve people currently on the NHL roster who aren't guys anybody wants to get rid of (Pando, Nieds). Third, he isn't a center, so we'll still be weak down the middle. I really don't think Kovy would be that helpful in a Cup run for this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklaw Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I'm just hoping someone else here heard it as well. I heard it too. Potvin said, out of the blue, "Did you hear about Kovalchuk to the Devils?" or something like that. It didn't sound like a rumor, but a done deal. Even the host said "What?" Then Potvin compared it to the Mogilny trade and said he thought it would be a good fit. But, again, the way he was talking I thought the papers had been signed. The host said he would ask Matt Laughlin about it in the next hour, but I got to my office before that interview ended. The first thing I did was check this board . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRZYRIPPER Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I heard it too....almost drove off the parkway as well....the host said he was going to ask matt laughlin (spelling) about it when he came on the show but i was already late so i only heard the first half of the interview..and he didn't bring it up.....who do we give up for Kovy? Bergfors, Palmeiri....and a 1st? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 This guy heard it as well: http://www.dobberhockey.com/index.php?t=61801&jfile=showthread.php&option=com_jfusion&Itemid=93 Well at least you know you're not mad!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Wouldn't it be all over the internet by now if it was true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestevens Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Well, the trade is getting talk around the place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adavid Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 I heard it too. Potvin said, out of the blue, "Did you hear about Kovalchuk to the Devils?" or something like that. It didn't sound like a rumor, but a done deal. Even the host said "What?" Then Potvin compared it to the Mogilny trade and said he thought it would be a good fit. But, again, the way he was talking I thought the papers had been signed. The host said he would ask Matt Laughlin about it in the next hour, but I got to my office before that interview ended. The first thing I did was check this board . . . Yep, it sounded like it was a done deal. Thanks for confirming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsfknnikp Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 We should find out soon if anyone is sitting out of morning practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I am only pinning this because from the traffic it is quite apparent many heard this blurb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britoon Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Please NO!!! We don't need him and he doesn't fit the mold of Lou-Devils type of winner. Are you talking about a different Kovalchuk? Because the one that I know is the the guy who puts up 40+ goals a season. Having him on the Devils would be fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 doesn't really make much sense, i have no idea what the devils could give for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Facepainter Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Holy sh!t, I know he's not a typical Devil like player, but Kovalchuck would make this team so much more dangerous. Maybe on a team like Atlanta he looks like a liability on D at times. But on the Devils, I doubt you'd see that. I can't imagine who Lou would trade though, and it definitely worries me if it is in fact true at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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