MadDog2020 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 good stuff Reading that makes me understand what a difficult decision this is for Kovalchuk. This may take a while longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrthemike Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Some interesting stuff here: Rich Chere article Thanks for the link broski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 "I hope (Nabokov's) decision to join us will influence Ilya Kovalchuk," Medvedev told Russia's Sport Express. And why would that make Kovy want to sign with you? because they're going to be contenders for the KHL title with that kind of lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrthemike Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 because they're going to be contenders for the KHL title with that kind of lineup. Do elite players really give a sh!t about the KHL title? The hardest and most prestigious is still the Stanley Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 because they're going to be contenders for the KHL title with that kind of lineup. True, but I'll use any excuse to take an uneccessary shot at Nabakov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmajeski06 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 (edited) Do elite players really give a sh!t about the KHL title? The hardest and most prestigious is still the Stanley Cup. What do you get for winning the KHL title? EDIT: Answering my own question... the Gagarin Cup Edited July 8, 2010 by mmajeski06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMazz Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 What do you get for winning the KHL title? Over 9000 rubles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmajeski06 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 (edited) Edited July 8, 2010 by mmajeski06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalieguy87 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Okay, I know I am not an everyday poster, but I read this board everyday. My question...does anyone here firmly believe (without having their special "source") that kovy will sign here? I think it's a good possibility since LA is apparently out again. However as a devils fan I always assume we will let someone else get that top guy...thoughts!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgosha21 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I to am not a daily poster but do read every day. I honestly think that at some point he will be a King. His agent went back to them and they said no again. I am sure he will do it again and at some point they will agree. If he does become a Devil it will be a last resort, but it will be good for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalieguy87 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 We all know just as much as you. If you're asking for my gut feeling, I have a baaaaaaaaad feeling that he won't be a Devil next year. I don't have any "sources to back that up", and I'm not "friends with Mark (N)Єverson", it's just the way I see it happening. yeah I just want guy feelings, without someone saying "i have a friend who says"...My heart tells me he wont be here, my gut says we have the best offer on the table, and its up to him to sign on the dotted line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravityFat Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 my gut feeling is that he will be a devil and they are keeping grossman and kovie quiet so we can get some trades done peacefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravityFat Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 don't confuse the team with the city. he wants to go to la for other reasons i think, i doubt he doesn't love the way LL handles things here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yort44 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I had a bunch of friends that are Devils fans telling me today how "Oh if his heart is in LA and not NJ he won't play well with us/I don't want him." Now, because I'm only 18, hopefully one of you older guys can clear this up for me. I remember reading somewhere that when Stevens was sent here because of the Shanahan thing, he was really upset/didn't want to come? Is that the case? Upset is putting it mildly. And it totally affected his game as it took a few years to win a Cup with him instead of 1. (joking) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH26 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Upset is putting it mildly. And it totally affected his game as it took a few years to win a Cup with him instead of 1. (joking) didn't he sign an offer sheet with STL again after getting sent here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yort44 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 didn't he sign an offer sheet with STL again after getting sent here? Yep. What's funny is if you talk with Scott today, he'll never leave the NJ area. Him and his family are here for good. Funny how things turn out. Who would have thought we owe it all to Brendan Shanahan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilgriffey84 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 kovy said he would sign once this thread reaches 1717 pages or if no one post in this epic thread for 24 hours whichever one comes first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmajeski06 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Bring on 1717 pages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yort44 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Worked out best for both Shanny and Stevens. They each ended up in the Hall of Fame as both careers really took off after the swap and not sure that would have happened to either of them without it. Interesting debate.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalieguy87 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 kovy said he would sign once this thread reaches 1717 pages or if no one post in this epic thread for 24 hours whichever one comes first 1717 or bust! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilgriffey84 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Bring on 1717 pages. I like your thinking hahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeDev Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 kings out again? http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=534006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deke Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Stevens was NOT well liked for a good while when he first got here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilgriffey84 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 kings out again? http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=534006 i like the effort but this is prob somewhere smothered in 25 pages of non sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeDev Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 thats what i was thinking but it doesnt hurt to give some new info once in a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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