http://twitter.com/darenmillard/status/18306039119

"Kovy-gate comes 2 an end tomorrow. Kings win the process.. Don't want announcment 2 get overshadowed by WC."

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mechaphil

about time

Looks like you can start the official unofficial thread Phil. This topic certainly deserves it. I should still be up at 2.

Sleshlund via phil twitter.

People are actually downplaying the announcement, with Lombardi saying he's merely flying in to meet with the Kings' staff face-to-face. I say, how many free agents met with their prospective future bosses face-to-face this offseason? Plus, it's not just some schmoe with a blog - it's a dude from SportsNet.

So, I'll just exercise some discretion and wait until it's official.

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mechaphil

It just wouldn't surprise me if he went there for the PR, especially after MeBron-gate. Plus the way they were, "out, then back in". Kovy's agent finally called back after he played hard ball(and the King management played hard ball too). If they have the cap room, I expect them to get him.

I fully expect Kovalchuk to take their offer of 7 million so they can resign their key RFA's next year.

That is the only way I see him signing is if he takes a 6-7 Million dollar paycheck.

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I hope Kovy signs soon. This is getting boarderline ridiculous! Just sign with a team already!!! Lets get on with our lives!

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"Oh honey, I would but...I don't want to" ~ Karen Walker

Kings say they are out.

Wtf is this. In and out, in and out, in and out, in and out. When will the orgasm put an end to this madness?

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"Counting all the assholes in the room, I'm definitely not alone!" ~ Michael Poulsen, Volbeat, Still Standing.

It's going to be very anticlimactic, somebody will be paid, and we as a society will all feel dirty about it.

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"I love that you know how to do that." Cheryl/Carol/Crystal

"And I love that I have an erection that doesn't involve homeless people." Kreiger

The Habs have re-signed league-renowned piece of shit and anti-Kaleta device Maxim Lapierre (not to be confused with Flyer penalty-killer and toothless wonder Ian Laperriere). It's a one-year deal.

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mechaphil

Blue Jackets re-sign Jarred Boll and Senators sign Swiss Olympic hero Roman Wick (I knew he'd be in North America this upcoming season).

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mechaphil

Oh the Sens got Wick...shit!

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"...they came down into the stands and asked if I knew how to do play by play. I said...No. But. I'll take a shot at it if you want".- Rick Jeanneret

I know, he's gonna be pretty good. I'll be keeping an eye on him.

Also, the Flyers have signed Carbomb to a one-year deal. Let's see how bad this fucks them, given they've only got $500K or so in cap space. they're already almost $1.5M over the cap.

One more thing, Stuuuuuu Barnes just signed an extension to remain an assistant coach in Dallas next season.

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mechaphil

I hope he gets SARS and Swine Flu at the same time.

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Carcillo's contract puts the Flyers up to $2.497M over the cap and gives them a 23-man roster.

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mechaphil

Do they understand the rules and restrictions in the CBA about these things?

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Rest in Peace Nani. 10/3/10

Gerbacity



"Grier coming in over the line. He leaves it to Gaustad. The shot. THEY SCOOOREE!! RING UP ANOTHER ONE FOR THE GOOSE!!! HONK IF YA HEAR THE GOOSE!! 3-0 BUFFALO!"

Are you referring to the rule that lets a team spend 10% over the cap ceiling during the offseason to allow for wheeling and dealing?

Yea, I'll bet they do.

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mechaphil

Although, their team tends to ignore the rules in the regular season, so maybe they'll just keep spending.

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Rest in Peace Nani. 10/3/10

Gerbacity



"Grier coming in over the line. He leaves it to Gaustad. The shot. THEY SCOOOREE!! RING UP ANOTHER ONE FOR THE GOOSE!!! HONK IF YA HEAR THE GOOSE!! 3-0 BUFFALO!"

http://twitter.com/helenenothelen/status/18476581045

From Helene Elliot of the LA Times:
"not confirmed yet but hearing that Kovalchuk to Kings is dead, this time for good. the reason: Kovalchuk wouldn't compromise on money."


So, now what?

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Rest in Peace Nani. 10/3/10

Gerbacity



"Grier coming in over the line. He leaves it to Gaustad. The shot. THEY SCOOOREE!! RING UP ANOTHER ONE FOR THE GOOSE!!! HONK IF YA HEAR THE GOOSE!! 3-0 BUFFALO!"

Takes his bitch ass to Russia?

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"Call a cop he robbed Delmore blind!!!"
Rick Jeanerette after Marty Biron's diving save back in 2000.

"I'm going to go to the spa and have a hot tub and massage and relax," Miller said. "That's it, and it's back to work tomorrow." Ryan Miller after clinching the North East division.