Kovalchuk traded

[roadhog]

Just heard on Fan590 that he's gone to NJ, but who's going to Atlanta is unknown.

 

[Ironhead]

I heard it is only a rumor at this point. Has it been confirmed.

I ask as I turn on the radio

 

[maurice93]

ESPN is confirming it as breaking news as I watch Purdue-Indians.

 

[Scenicdrive]

Guess the Division leading NJ Devils want to take a serious run at the Cup again. Good for them.

 

[21pro]

good on Lou for getting rid of Cormier... I knew Brodeur wouldn't be impressed with having a 'Sean Avery' type on a team that is all-class.

 

[Ironhead]

The infamous Cormier goes to Atlanta. So I take it is true ?

I am just hearing the confirmation on the Fan.

 

[Rockslinger]

Guess the Division leading NJ Devils want to take a serious run at the Cup again.

Let's see how the Devils do in the rematch against the Phaneuf led Leafs on Friday.

 

[tribunus]

That's it? A journeyman defencemen, a 3rd line forward, an average prospect and a late 1st rounder? Holy Jesus, the Leafs paid more for Kessel and Kovalchuck's left nut is more talented than Kessel.

 

[dj1470]

That's it? A journeyman defencemen, a 3rd line forward, an average prospect and a late 1st rounder? Holy Jesus, the Leafs paid more for Kessel and Kovalchuck's left nut is more talented than Kessel.

NJ is now going to have to give this ungrateful Russian 10+ million a year to keep him. You can get 10 Kessel's at that price. I think Atlanta did well get to get what they did.

 

[mac]

NJ is now going to have to give this ungrateful Russian 10+ million a year to keep him. You can get 10 Kessel's at that price. I think Atlanta did well get to get what they did.

he's strictly a year end rent-a-player. i wouldn't think Lou has any design on signing him long term. Also with Lemaire coaching, that will put a stop to any goal scoring the guy does.

 

[Barca]

NJ has been a competent team for over a decade. and know what it takes to win.
Take a lesson Maple Leaf Sports you fucking idiots.

 

[Scenicdrive]

Let's see how the Devils do in the rematch against the Phaneuf led Leafs on Friday.

The Leafs may or may not win Friday's game but it is highly unlikey the Leafs will go to playoffs and go head to head against the Devils.

 

[pdson2]

That's it? A journeyman defencemen, a 3rd line forward, an average prospect and a late 1st rounder? Holy Jesus, the Leafs paid more for Kessel and Kovalchuck's left nut is more talented than Kessel.

Are you for real, what an idiotic comment. The Leafs have Kessel for 5 years, the Devils have Kovalchuck for 30 games plus playoffs.

 

[SkyRider]

The Leafs have Kessel for 5 years, the Devils have Kovalchuck for 30 games plus playoffs.

Kessel is also 7 years younger than Kovalchuck and at least $5million less expensive.

 

[21pro]

... and almost as productive.

 

[roadhog]

good on Lou for getting rid of Cormier... I knew Brodeur wouldn't be impressed with having a 'Sean Avery' type on a team that is all-class.

He just vehemently denied on HockeyCentral that the kid's image was the reason for including him in the deal.

 

[21pro]

of course he's going to...

just like Ray Shero 'reassured' the media that Angelo Esposito has what it takes to be a future top 3 forward! ...after trading him to Atlanta with Colby Armstrong for Hossa.

 

[bigdik]

That's it? A journeyman defencemen, a 3rd line forward, an average prospect and a late 1st rounder? Holy Jesus, the Leafs paid more for Kessel and Kovalchuck's left nut is more talented than Kessel.

I don't know about Kovalchuks left nut, but his right nut has an edge.

http://www.thecancerblog.com/2006/12/20/bruins-rookie-phil-kessel-survives-testicular-cancer/

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Must be tough to be in Don Waddell's shoes.
3 Best players in franchise history have wanted out the door.
Heatley, Hossa, Kovalchuk

 

[anomandar]

Must be tough to be in Don Waddell's shoes.
3 Best players in franchise history have wanted out the door.
Heatley, Hossa, Kovalchuk

That is a tonne of talent to let go....