2013 New Jersey Devils (Team News, Player Discussion)

[MartyOwns]

Originally Posted by Cowbell232

I don't see Kovy staying on the right side any longer.

THANK you. he better be on the LW this year..

[Devilsfanatic0421]

Um...

Genadi Boguslavski ‏@GenadiB
Kovalchuk will play today in Kazan. Some sources close to SKA say he could stay in Russia #Devils

[Devil X]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie
I've heard Kovalchuk rumors (staying in RUS?) but not able to confirm. NJD told me they "haven't heard (Kovy) isn't coming back."


S*** just got real.

(Well i guess it did)

[NJDevs26]

Boy, the Devils really would be a bad team without Kovy. At best a high non-playoff team.

[PADevil3034]

Wow, **** that if that's true

[Devils Trap]

I half am scared ****less and half refuse to believe Kovy would do this to us .

[MartyOwns]

he cant NOT come back. it isnt an option. he'll be back..

[Mgd31]

Pretty sure he has to come back regardless, no?

[Devil X]

Originally Posted by MartyOwns

he cant NOT come back. it isnt an option. he'll be back..

Your right, the KHL and NHL have an agreement but if the KHL can land a star like Kovy they will pay fines do whatever they would have to do to keep him.

Do I believe Kovy will come back YES! he has till this weekend before camp starts and lets face it he is a freak and most likely already in great shape so perhaps he is just getting in the last couple of games before returning for the weekend.



My question is what in the punishment for the KHL to retain any of these NHL players that has a contract and chooses to stay in the KHL when then NHL officially in back??

[DEVILS ALL THE WAY]

Originally Posted by Devil X

Your right, the KHL and NHL have an agreement but if the KHL can land a star like Kovy they will pay fines do whatever they would have to do to keep him.

Do I believe Kovy will come back YES! he has till this weekend before camp starts and lets face it he is a freak and most likely already in great shape so perhaps he is just getting in the last couple of games before returning for the weekend.

The last thing we need is for Kovy to suffer a injury in a game that's completely irrelevant.

[MartyOwns]

im assuming the punishment will be 3 million dollars and a first rounder

[Devil X]

Originally Posted by DEVILS ALL THE WAY

The last thing we need is for Kovy to suffer a injury in a game that's completely irrelevant.

You are completely right, however Kovy is not thinking about getting hurt at all, and until that CBA is official he legally (per agreement) does not need to be here. So really its his choice to stay for the couple extra games.

[CerebralGenesis]

He'll definitely come back because the punishment will be missing the Olympics: 2014 is in Russia so ya.

And we're screwed.

[NJDevilsZG]

Originally Posted by DEVILS ALL THE WAY

The last thing we need is for Kovy to suffer a injury in a game that's completely irrelevant.

Game only outsiders see as irrelevant.

NHLers that returned to their respective homeland see last games before heading back to NHL slightly different than other NHL rentals.

[dougiebrown]

Saw some tweets this morning that Huselius is retiring due to his injuries.

[Feed Me A Stray Cat]

Can't imagine a scenario where Kovalchuk has to assess how the new CBA affects his 15 year contract where he makes bucket loads a season.

[Richer's Ghost]

Faceoff specialist that can play PP/PK
Right Wing
Dictionary for Chico

Those are the priorities I see.

[HenriquesJawLine]

Bobby Butler over/under 50 goals this season?

[The Brovalchuk]

Originally Posted by NJParise09

Bobby Butler over/under 50 goals this season?

Under... there is no way this is a legit possibility. Only 50 games max...

[HenriquesJawLine]

Originally Posted by The Brovalchuk

Under... there is no way this is a legit possibility. Only 50 games max...

[MartyOwns]

definitely over

[apice3]

Originally Posted by DEVILS ALL THE WAY

The last thing we need is for Kovy to suffer a injury in a game that's completely irrelevant.

There's more contact in an NHL practice than a KHL game. Taormina broke his ankle in practice a couple years ago. You can get injured at any time.

[apice3]

Originally Posted by NJDevilsZG

Game only outsiders see as irrelevant.

NHLers that returned to their respective homeland see last games before heading back to NHL slightly different than other NHL rentals.

Good point. It's probably a farewell game.

[DEVILS ALL THE WAY]

Originally Posted by apice3

There's more contact in an NHL practice than a KHL game. Taormina broke his ankle in practice a couple years ago. You can get injured at any time.

I'm aware of that but freak accidents can happen at any time. I'm just saying that with the NHL season about to get underway, we should take the least amount of risks as possible.

The last thing we need is for Kovy to get hurt playing in a KHL game.

[Scott04]

Originally Posted by NJParise09

Bobby Butler over/under 50 goals this season?

Most likely over. Only way its under is if they hold him to less than 20 games with the big club this season. I imagine he would hit 50 somewhere around mid-February if he so desired.