itsfknnikp Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 If you trade Bergfors + another player(s), could you say that Bergfors is that much better on defense than Kovalchuk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amberite Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I just don't understand how this could be true with one guy matter-of-factly stating it and then barely talking about it when noone else in the world is reporting it. This is HUGE news if true, and I would imagine we'd hear much more than this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrule33 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Perhaps Potvin was just talking about the idea of Kovalchuk being traded to the Devils, and that they'd ask Loughlin if it made sense or is feasible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 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. Yes, that would be the one. The same Kovalchuk who is too lazy to back check, skates only half the ice, a career -83, and could care less about winning since he makes $7 million a year. Yes that the one. Having him on the Devils, (assuming Lou has lost his mind and guts our roster) essentially makes us the Rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adavid Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 I just don't understand how this could be true with one guy matter-of-factly stating it and then barely talking about it when noone else in the world is reporting it. This is HUGE news if true, and I would imagine we'd hear much more than this. Somewhere in FLA, Potvin is laughing maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Somewhere in FLA, Potvin is laughing maybe. Probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadevils Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 This rumor really isn't picking up any traction outside of fan forums...not a good sign for it being anything than more than BS..But still a great way to waste a work day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravityFat Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 maybe there is a kovalchuk in butt fvck europe that lou found and this is all a big haha gotcha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Facepainter Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Perhaps Potvin was just talking about the idea of Kovalchuk being traded to the Devils, and that they'd ask Loughlin if it made sense or is feasible? Definitely possible. I know everyone heard what he said, but it could have easily slipped out of his mouth wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias26 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I did have a feeling Lou would try to make a move for Kovy. I hope it's true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britoon Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Yes, that would be the one. The same Kovalchuk who is too lazy to back check, skates only half the ice, a career -83, and could care less about winning since he makes $7 million a year. Yes that the one. Having him on the Devils, (assuming Lou has lost his mind and guts our roster) essentially makes us the Rangers. I live in Atlanta and I've been to a ton of Thrashers game. Kovalchuck has come a loooong way from a one-sided offensive threat. Over the past 2 years or so, he has developed a respectable 2-way game. The problem is the Atlanta Spirit (the idiotic group who owns the Thrashers) have no idea how to run a hockey team or how to make one successful. I would imagine any player who has been with an organization who doesn't make the right choices to put a winning team on the ice would be frustrated and want to change teams. I mean look at some of the folks they let go...Coburn, Hossa, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I did have a feeling Lou would try to make a move for Kovy. I hope it's true! Lou has watched what Kovalchuk can do, so Lou probably has no interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv4Life Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I get annoyed when people say he's not a "Devils-type player"(what does that mean?) or "he isn't needed." Last I checked, the Devils NEED to score GOALS. And like britoon said, he isn't just a one-dimensional player anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Definitely possible. I know everyone heard what he said, but it could have easily slipped out of his mouth wrong. yeah assuming it's denis potvin, he did play hockey for 15 years. if chico had talked about this rumor he probably would've gotten kovalchuk's name wrong as well as lead everyone on to believe that it was a done deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I thought this was interesting.. found it on Kovalchuk's ESPN bio: Atlanta Thrashers GM Don Waddell is in New Jersey tonight taking in the Devils game against Los Angeles from the Prudential Center's press box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelastonealive Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Ten bucks says it's Chris Kovalchuk, formerly of the Brampton Capitals in 2001-2002. No goals, but 28 penalty minutes in nine games! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I get annoyed when people say he's not a "Devils-type player"(what does that mean?) or "he isn't needed." Last I checked, the Devils NEED to score GOALS. And like britoon said, he isn't just a one-dimensional player anymore. LOL. Have you seen Kovalchuk play lately???? It was just a few weeks ago that everyone in hockey was talking about how lazy he was and that he is not captain material. Anyway, I feel confident that Potvin was being sarcastic because he watches Kovy and knows that Lou would never be interested in such a one-dimensional player who doesn't care about winning. FYI: Players have to care about winning which is the definition of a Devils-type player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevil26 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I don't really support rumors and I try not to pay attention to them... but by god could you imagine Kovalchuk's slapper on the powerplay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 yeah manta i am sure that jason arnott and alex mogilny fit the mold of a 'devils player' perfectly before they got to new jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubanjd305 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Yes, that would be the one. The same Kovalchuk who is too lazy to back check, skates only half the ice, a career -83, and could care less about winning since he makes $7 million a year. Yes that the one. Having him on the Devils, (assuming Lou has lost his mind and guts our roster) essentially makes us the Rangers. He's a +2 this season while in a team that can't stop anyone. All stats have different faces, I don't know what you think, but I believe Parise would have a tough time getting a +20 in Atlanta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweet Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 a friend of mine said he heard XM NHL this AM and he said, Potvin said, Kovlachuk to the "FLYERS" not Devils He never mentioned the Devils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Facepainter Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I don't really support rumors and I try not to pay attention to them... but by god could you imagine Kovalchuk's slapper on the powerplay? That's whats getting me right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubanjd305 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I don't really support rumors and I try not to pay attention to them... but by god could you imagine Kovalchuk's slapper on the powerplay? Finally an effective one right?? Rolston's dent the boards more than they go on net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 how do you confuse flyers and devils? there have been multiple people online saying they heard devils. this rumor is getting boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias26 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 The only problem is he is another left wing. Anyone know if he can play right wing just as good? We would have 3 elite left wings.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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