thecoffeecake Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 In your Parise hatred rant What the hell are you talking about. I'd be thoroughly shocked if any GM didn't approve Kovalchuk's return. I can't imagine that sort of petty unprofessionalism in the NHL in 2015. Teams want to compete against the best, and fans want to watch the best. GMs aren't running around trying to apply any disadvantage they can to any other team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) He's not coming back here for a multitude of reasons. And I actually don't want him back either. What the hell are you talking about. I'd be thoroughly shocked if any GM didn't approve Kovalchuk's return. I can't imagine that sort of petty unprofessionalism in the NHL in 2015. Teams want to compete against the best, and fans want to watch the best. GMs aren't running around trying to apply any disadvantage they can to any other team. GMs have a vested interest in not allowing other teams get better. Edited March 24, 2015 by coldply123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobilly45 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 He'll be back the season after next imo. Also if you don't think lou has been and still is a big part of this,then you don't know lou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 He'll be back the season after next imo. Also if you don't think lou has been and still is a big part of this,then you don't know lou. I don't buy it for a second. Good chance Lou won't even be GM next offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobilly45 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I don't buy it for a second. Good chance Lou won't even be GM next offseason. The only way lou wont be the gm next offseason is if he steps down on his own terms. He will not be fired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsu1852 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I don't buy it for a second. Good chance Lou won't even be GM next offseason. that man is here for life. Just get use to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devlman Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) Why would anyone want an old Kovalchuk who hasn't played hockey in a whole year? ...plus we need to create ice time space for mcdavid/eichel! Edited March 25, 2015 by devlman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 that man is here for life. Just get use to it He's not. Get prepared for that eventuality (coming very soon too). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 ...plus we need to create ice time space for mcdavid/eichel! Oh you poor soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobilly45 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 He's not. Get prepared for that eventuality (coming very soon too). well hes in his 70s so he wont be here forever, and yea EVENTUALLY we will see a new gm, but it will not be next off season like you predict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 well hes in his 70s so he wont be here forever, and yea EVENTUALLY we will see a new gm, but it will not be next off season like you predict He'll be gone next offseason for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roomtemp Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 The whole thing is probably a moot point since Bettman has the ultimate authority to interpret the apparent contradictions in the by-laws, and it is extremely unlikely that he'll reverse Daly's repeated statements that Kovalchuk has to either sit out for a year or get approval from all of the owners. The only way he might change his mind if he thinks this will be a big hit to the KHL. Not sure why he would care as the KHL isn't the boogeyman its supposed to be by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bringbackbrylin Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I think Kovalchuk is like that gorgeous ex girlfriend from college. You dated her, both of you changed for the better. Everywhere you went, people stared at her in amazement. And then, a year after you proposed, she left you to go home. She left you in shambles. And you hated her, you hated her so, so much. But you saw Facebook photos of her and knew you were still in love. In the years without her, you lost your job, your apartment. Your life, for the most part, has been miserable without her. Yeah, you don't spend money on her any more which is nice, but you replace her cost with cigarette-smelling strippers named Brunner and hookers named Ryder. You had a short stint with a cute girl named Jagr, but that's done now too. And then, a few years later, when you think you might be getting over the pain, you get a text. "Hey", she says. "I miss you. I want to come back. I still love you." Maybe it's about the money, maybe she got bored going back home. Maybe you should be the bigger man and move on. But you haven't scored with any chicks in forever, your future looks bleak, and when you close your eyes at night you can still picture her doing that cute little dance, where she puts her knee on the ground and her hand in the air. She always used to say that 'This is Couple', and it was adorable. So what do you text back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William D'Aquila Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 He'll be gone next offseason for sure. No he won't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Eco Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I think Kovalchuk is like that gorgeous ex girlfriend from college. You dated her, both of you changed for the better. Everywhere you went, people stared at her in amazement. And then, a year after you proposed, she left you to go home. She left you in shambles. And you hated her, you hated her so, so much. But you saw Facebook photos of her and knew you were still in love. In the years without her, you lost your job, your apartment. Your life, for the most part, has been miserable without her. Yeah, you don't spend money on her any more which is nice, but you replace her cost with cigarette-smelling strippers named Brunner and hookers named Ryder. You had a short stint with a cute girl named Jagr, but that's done now too. And then, a few years later, when you think you might be getting over the pain, you get a text. "Hey", she says. "I miss you. I want to come back. I still love you." Maybe it's about the money, maybe she got bored going back home. Maybe you should be the bigger man and move on. But you haven't scored with any chicks in forever, your future looks bleak, and when you close your eyes at night you can still picture her doing that cute little dance, where she puts her knee on the ground and her hand in the air. She always used to say that 'This is Couple', and it was adorable. So what do you text back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldply123 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 No he won't Yes he will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Follow Tom Gulitti@TGfireandice Per @plysenkov: Kovalchuk's mother called report that he's planning to return to NHL "nonsense." Did she check with Dino Costa first? Only he would know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobilly45 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Do you really think his mom would validate a rumor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roomtemp Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Do you really think his mom would validate a rumor? Yeah but if we believe it there won't be a let down when he doesn't actually come back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Yeah but if we believe it there won't be a let down when he doesn't actually come backI don't think there'll be a letdown of any kind if he doesn't come back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) https://youtu.be/MqTH5ll1StI?t=22s Devils fans' reaction (myself included) every time a somewhat feasible "Kovy return to the NHL" rumor is started, and then put to rest. Edited March 25, 2015 by Devilsfan118 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) Edit: Double post Edited March 25, 2015 by Devilsfan118 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) I don't think there'll be a letdown of any kind if he doesn't come back... I agree. If anything, I'd be concerned about two things: 1) how an older Kovy would hold up over an NHL season, and 2) how committed he'd really be. If this ever happened (and I never thought it would), I could see Kovy scoring something like 8 or 9 goals in 45 games (and missing another 10) and saying "Screw it, I gave it a shot, but I don't need this anymore." At any rate, as the Devils try to build for the future, I don't need a question mark with an up-and-down history. And that's all Kovy really is at this point. Edited March 25, 2015 by Colorado Rockies 1976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonNala370 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 If bringing back Kovy, an older and slower player, then this strategy will only perpetuate what we have today, last season, probably next season and longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William D'Aquila Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Yes he will. Are you up for a wager? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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