Zubie#8 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) Come on people, these quotes were intended for Russian audiences in order to appease them. Not a loosely translated English version that was meant for us. He is coming back and obviously he wants to play in this all star game with Datsyuk so we will wait until then. When Ilya gets here you will get the interview that is intended for Devil fans. I am not worried whatsoever. Edited January 10, 2013 by Zubie#8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) TG I talked to some Devils' players today and most don't think it's a big deal if Kovalchuk plays in ASG, but one prominent one kind of did. i think we all know who that "one" is lol im guessing Elias Edited January 10, 2013 by SterioDesign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njd3b1ink Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 TG I talked to some Devils' players today and most don't think it's a big deal if Kovalchuk plays in ASG, but one prominent one kind of did. i think we all know that "one" is lol im guessing Elias Yeah my money would be on Elias too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) Hah, how many 'prominent' Devils are there really besides Elias, Kovy and Marty (and he's not going to ding his buddy Kovy I don't think)? I guess it depends on your definition of a prominent Devil though, since Salvador and Zajac can be considered that, though not really big-name stars. The fact that the player vote now ends at 8 AM Saturday morning gives Kovy no room to stand on as far as staying in Russia through Sunday, unless he gets permission from Lou (which I doubt). Edited January 10, 2013 by NJDevs4978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Hah, how many 'prominent' Devils are there really besides Elias, Kovy and Marty (and he's not going to ding his buddy Kovy I don't think)? I guess it depends on your definition of a prominent Devil though, since Salvador and Zajac can be considered that, though not really big-name stars. The fact that the player vote now ends at 8 AM Saturday morning gives Kovy no room to stand on as far as staying in Russia through Sunday, unless he gets permission from Lou (which I doubt). Lou should really just let him play that damn game and not open a can of worms there so we can get over this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Kovy does not ask permission, Kovy does what Kovy wants!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Hah, how many 'prominent' Devils are there really besides Elias, Kovy and Marty (and he's not going to ding his buddy Kovy I don't think)? I guess it depends on your definition of a prominent Devil though, since Salvador and Zajac can be considered that, though not really big-name stars. The fact that the player vote now ends at 8 AM Saturday morning gives Kovy no room to stand on as far as staying in Russia through Sunday, unless he gets permission from Lou (which I doubt). I heard the players will receive 48 hours to report after the vote is tallied, but that could be subject to change or just hearsay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Lou should really just let him play that damn game and not open a can of worms there so we can get over this There's NO way he'll let him play that game. Could you imagine if he somehow got hurt in that game (which is now taking place almost a full day after ratification), the ****storm that would ensue? That's not happening on a team where Ponikarovsky said last year he liked the fact that the team bus doesn't wait five minutes for anyone, or a team that once scratched Kovy for being late to meetings. I heard the players will receive 48 hours to report after the vote is tallied, but that could be subject to change or just hearsay. If true, you could just call that the Kovy rule. Other than him and Datsyuk (who 'did' get permission to play), who else isn't 'back' already? They've had a week to get their **** in order since the deal was struck last Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Again, you don't seem to understand that the CBA isn't ratified yet. Yes, everyone knows it is going to be so, but it isn't yet. The Devils' team bus has been stalled for almost 4 months now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) What part of 'the KHL All-Star game is taking place AFTER ratification' don't you understand? Perhaps 731 is right, but the 48 hours to report is a rule that only Kovy really needs at this point, after everyone's been on notice for a week already and many teams have been skating in impromptu half-workouts. Edited January 10, 2013 by NJDevs4978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Well, he can't teleport to Newark and his family is over there so if 48 hours starts sometime on Saturday, he'll still be late by those standards anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 What part of 'the KHL All-Star game is taking place AFTER ratification' don't you understand? Perhaps 731 is right, but the 48 hours to report is a rule that only Kovy really needs at this point, after everyone's been on notice for a week already and many teams have been skating in impromptu half-workouts. It's not incumbent upon them to hold half-workouts, nor is it incumbent on them to begin training with the team, nor incumbent upon them to arrive where their team is located,etc. There is no CBA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) Well, he can't teleport to Newark and his family is over there so if 48 hours starts sometime on Saturday, he'll still be late by those standards anyway. Chelabinsyk is eleven hours ahead, and the KHL ASG is at 4 PM on Sunday. That's 5 PM Saturday, NJ time, nine hours after ratification becomes official (8 AM). I guess you could make the argument two hours to play the game makes eleven, then run on a plane and make another ten-hour or however long a flight it is. It'd be close, and take more than 24 hours post-ratification for him to get in at least. Edited January 10, 2013 by NJDevs4978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) TG One Devil did think it would be a big deal, however, if Kovalchuk doesn’t report for training camp Sunday with the rest of his Devils’ teammates. “It is,” longtime Devils forward Patrik Elias said. “We’re all supposed to report on Sunday, right?” knew it... Edited January 10, 2013 by SterioDesign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Chelabinsyk is eleven hours ahead, and the KHL ASG is at 4 PM on Sunday. That's 5 PM Saturday, NJ time, nine hours after ratification becomes official (8 AM). I guess you could make the argument two hours to play the game makes eleven, then run on a plane and make another ten-hour or however long a flight it is. It'd be close, and take more than 24 hours post-ratification for him to get in at least. Traktor is in the middle of nowhere, it's at least two flights and you'd have to go pick up the family. I doubt he's just going to leave them there. I wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caron14 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Patty is right... I understand kovy wants to play the ASG for the fans.... but Patty still right on that point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devs1965 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) I'm just waiting on a comment from Lou, if says its ok I will believe he has mellowed and is retiring soon. But if it is the Lou that we know he might just say you want to stay so bad were fining you! We will see, ya don't want to piss off Lou! Edited January 11, 2013 by Devs1965 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Eco Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Come on people, these quotes were intended for Russian audiences in order to appease them. Not a loosely translated English version that was meant for us. He is coming back and obviously he wants to play in this all star game with Datsyuk so we will wait until then. When Ilya gets here you will get the interview that is intended for Devil fans. I am not worried whatsoever. YES!!!! This ^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Eco Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 But wow, didn't realize how far Chelyabinsk is from Moscow. I just took a similarly long flight from a bit further out near that region, been jetlagged for 2 weeks. I still don't think this is as big of a deal as the media is making it to be, but on a personal level, it's not smart to make that trip 5 days before puckdrop. Your body needs a while to get back some normalcy, aside from the obvious jetlag... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoekster316 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) In TG's interview with Bryce Salvador, he perfectly sums up the situation with Kovy: "I think he’s just trying to make everybody happy. It’s a tough situation to be in." (http://blogs.northje..._all-star_game/) Fellow Devils fans need to stop being so damn sensitive and cut Kovy some slack. We'll all be rooting for him come 1/19. Drop the puck! Edited January 11, 2013 by hoekster316 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobilly45 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Dmitry Chesnokov@dchesnokov According to SKA coach, yesterday's game was most likely the last in the KHL for Kovalchuk, meaning he will leave for NJ as early as Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I think we all knew Kovy was going to come back...in an off-season full of bad tastes, this was just one more to deal with, and yeah, it was a little annoying. All Kovy really has to do is perform right out of the gate and continue to show the emotion he did last season, and all of this will be forgotten very quickly. He probably lost a little of the goodwill he built up with some of the fanbase for the moment, but if the Devils get off to, say, a 12-6-2 start after 20 GP, and Kovy's scored 10 goals and is doing his thing, is anyone really going to hold a grudge for long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterioDesign Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 all devils players should wait til later sunday to vote so it give Kovy a little more time lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrthemike Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 This wouldn't be a topic if Lou would just give him permission to play in the ASG (see Datsyuk). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodeur14301991 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) "SKA GM says Kovalchuk announcement coming Sat. But Kovy's family is in US, so it's pretty settled. I hope KHL has enjoyed it's little PR war" -https://twitter.com/SlavaMalamud/status/289728962219896835 Edited January 11, 2013 by brodeur14301991 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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