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NHL Approves Kovalchuk Contract’s Framework
The story that’s been going on so long you almost don’t care about it anymore, is almost over. ESPN and Yahoo! are reporting that the NHL has finally agreed to a framework for Kovalchuk’s deal. This likely means that the number of years and amount by which the contract can drop off in the latter [...]
Continue reading...Fantasy Season in Review: New Jersey Devils
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Offensive Corps: Ilya Kovalchuk’s arrival to the Devils brought another point-per-game type of player to a team already boasting a powerful fantasy left winger in Zach Parise. Kovalchuk proceeded to score 27 points in 27 games as he worked towards gelling better with his new teammates. While Parise, with 82 points, saw a drop from [...]
Continue reading...Ilya Kovalchuk Back on the Market
Monday, August 9, 2010
The news is short and sweet: Ilya Kovalchuk returns to the open market after an arbitrator upheld the league’s decision. We were not incredibly bullish on Kovalchuk playing in New Jersey but it would be much better than the KHL. Kovalchuk wanted to play with the Devils and likely will sign another contract that does [...]
Continue reading...Teams Lining up to Settle Before Arbitration
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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A few weeks ago we released an arbitration list which named the players ready to do battle with their employers. From that list a vast majority settled with the exception of Stanley Cup winner Antti Niemi. Let’s take a short look at who settled and who is still prepared to go to war: James Wisniewski [...]
Continue reading...UPDATE: NHL Rejects Ilya Kovalchuk Signing
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
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No need to celebrate with fellow New Jersey Devils teammates just yet as the NHL rejected the Ilya Kovalchuk, 17 year /102 million dollar contract. The contract has been deemed cap circumvention, which makes sense considering Kovalchuk will be a whopping 44-years-old when it ends. As From the Rink pointed out, only .02 percent of [...]
Continue reading...Kovalchuk Re-Ups with Devils
Monday, July 19, 2010
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New Jersey Devils fans can breathe a sigh of relief Monday as Ilya Kovalchuk has finally made up his mind and re-signed with the team. No details have been released yet but the confirmation of the signing comes from the official team Twitter account with a press release to take place tomorrow. Kovalchuk was acquired [...]
Continue reading...An Open Letter to Ilya Kovalchuk
Friday, July 9, 2010
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…from his Fantasy owners. Dear Ilya, We never met but I’ve now owned you on my team for some time now. Although I was wary of drafting you a few years ago due to your poor supporting cast, you have proved to be one of the most consistent players in the game if not the [...]
Continue reading...Pens Land Much-Coveted Michalek, Martin
Thursday, July 1, 2010
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All of a sudden, losing Sergei Gonchar doesn’t seem so bad. The Penguins, after parting ways with Sergei Gonchar and possibly Jordan Leopold and Jay McKee, the Pens made a splash landing one of the biggest free agent defensemen in Zbynek Michalek at $4-million a year over 5 years. Michalek has come close to the [...]
Continue reading...David Clarkson Avoids Contract Snags with Devils
Thursday, July 1, 2010
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The New Jersey Devils avoided a contract holdout by signing one of their young, core players. At 26-years-old, David Clarkson will find security with the team through the 2012-2013 season for $8-million – a steep price but potential for a great reward. Clarkson played with the team for the past four seasons, finishing with a [...]
Continue reading...Lou’s Priority: Paul Martin and David Clarkson
Sunday, June 20, 2010
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According to Rich Chere of the Star Ledger, the trade for Jason Arnott will not take the New Jersey Devils out of the Ilya Kovalchuk sweepstakes. The article features a few quotes from GM Lou Lamoriello, but we found this one most interesting: “We definitely will do everything we can. The priority right now is [...]
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Friday, August 27, 2010
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