El Diablo Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Sign me up. You know what's funny, is that I couldn't fall asleep last night aside from the usual thoughts of sex, my career and whatever...this came up. I was thinking what it'd take to get him. I came up with Rolston (a guy who could help their floor, keep their cap number up, be their captain for the next few years and help teach the young guys), Bergfors, Fraser and a 1st. PLaying around. I'd love to see it happen, it'd be super exciting. The only thing I'd be worried about is him walking away after all we gave up to get him (or even the KHL). That's the big thing for me. Sign me up 2.. any deal that sends rolston away cant be bad no matter how fleeced you get... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 For what it's worth, here's Spector's take on the Kovalchuk-to-Philly rumors. The problem is return and comfortably fitting Kovalchuk under their cap. Again, that's why I believe if the Thrashers do decide to trade Kovalchuk it'll likely be to the Kings, who have the assets and the cap space. Certainly seems fitting with the Waddell sighting at Devils/Kings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I wonder if I can realistically charge Potvin for server expenses his rumor is costing us in bandwith eaten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 So Spector still doesn't get that the Devils have tons of cap space? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias26 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Here is a link with another person who heard the rumor. 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...
HellOnICE Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Let's not be negative nellys. This would be fun for everyone here, good move or not. We don't make moves like this. And we probably won't, but it's just seems fun to be invited to teh dance for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 HoI be honest, you miss your last trade dance partner Holik don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyFan42 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 So Spector still doesn't get that the Devils have tons of cap space? Spector gets that the Devils don't want to use that cap space unless they absolutely have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheprodigy Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 As fun as this trade is to think about it, I think we all know it makes almost 0 sense. Lou would have to be totally out of his mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risky Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I just can't see this. The player, the price, the chips needed. I just don't see it. The Devils have *never* made a move like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Spector gets that the Devils don't want to use that cap space unless they absolutely have to. How does it hurt to use it for deadline deals that don't count against next years cap? Kovalchuk has said he's going to go UFA so ATL is going to get a rental value for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Rattlehead18 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I hope this trade doesn't happen...Him being a rental won't give us anytime to correct his hot temper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I nearly sh!t myself when I saw this thread when I first came onto the site. I would be absolutely shocked if Kovalchuk became a Devil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMONPETEYD Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 can anyone pm wyshinski and have him track this down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I doubt it happens, but holy hell would it be fun if it did! It would give the Devils their best two-line punch since they had the A-Line followed by Pepe-Gomer-Almo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellOnICE Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Elias-Zajac-Parise Kovalchuk-Martin It's a PP goal! haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilNurn Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I would really be shocked, truly shocked, more than I have ever been as a Devil fan before, by this move if it were true. Therefore, every alarm bell in my head is going off. Truly doubt it's happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicducksauce Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 the reason why the devils have been contending for the last 15 years is because we don't sell the farm for players like this. exactly like others said, we would be emulating the Sather philosophy in being able to buy the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I would really be shocked, truly shocked, more than I have ever been as a Devil fan before, by this move if it were true. Therefore, every alarm bell in my head is going off. Truly doubt it's happening. I never expected Gilmour, Mogilny or Arnott either. Lou usually just makes depth trades, but every now and then he pulls one completely out of nowhere and surprises everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 This site says he said Flyers. According to Denis Potvin on XM radio Satellite this morning, the Philadelphia Flyers are very interested in acquiring Altanta Thrashers forward Ilya Kovalchuk. http://hockeyindependent.com/blog/?p=10793 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section 110 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I just can't see this. The player, the price, the chips needed. I just don't see it. The Devils have *never* made a move like this. I'd say the Mogilny deal was of a similar stature - Almo was the premier goal scorer of his time and we gave up what many considered to be a prime player in Morrison plus Denis Pederson. As long as we don't give up draft picks, I'm all for getting Kovy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adavid Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 This site says he said Flyers. http://hockeyindependent.com/blog/?p=10793 lol! This is like the "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast in the 30s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Facepainter Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I never expected Gilmour, Mogilny or Arnott either. Lou usually just makes depth trades, but every now and then he pulls one completely out of nowhere and surprises everybody. I don't think any of those trades would be as epic as Kovalchuk coming here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellOnICE Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 We do need a #17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMinder Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Anyone got an audio clip of this comment? Maybe he said something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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