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Author:  Seanothan27 [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:34 pm ]
Post subject:  NHL Rejects Kovalchuk Contract
http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=328025

The NHL has rejected Ilya Kovalchuk's 17-year, $102 million contract with the New Jersey Devils on the grounds that it circumvents the NHL's salary cap.

Details to follow….



They don't want this to set precedent, obviously :clap: :clap: :clap:
Author:  mechaphil [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: It's over - Kovalchuk a Devil
Just came in to post that wahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Author:  patkane88 [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: It's over - Kovalchuk a Devil
Wow other professional leagues have to look at this and laugh on how it's rejected.
Author:  Seanothan27 [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: It's over - Kovalchuk a Devil
Is it too soon to start the Kovy to the Kings/Islanders/KHL/Miami Heat rumors?
Author:  patkane88 [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: It's over - Kovalchuk a Devil
I can see come tomorrow he signs in the KHL or LA.
Author:  Squanto [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: NHL Rejects Kovalchuk Contrack
I split this from the other topic to make it easier to discuss.
Author:  sabresrocker56 [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: NHL Rejects Kovalchuk Contrack
Does anyone know the last time a contract was rejected in the NHL?
Author:  Los9090 [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:51 pm ]
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Just its such a ludicrous length, I thought Lou was smarter than that
Author:  X-pensfan [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: NHL Rejects Kovalchuk Contrack
Los9090 wrote:
Just its such a ludicrous length, I thought Lou was smarter than that


Well, 17 is Kovy's jersey number. So... :whistle:
Author:  mechaphil [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: NHL Rejects Kovalchuk Contrack
Well, Carl, LouLam had nothing to do with the money or terms - he made that clear during the presser today. He also said he thinks these deals are BS, and this was ownership's doing.

Some people think he was deflecting any backlash onto the ownership, but many think his comments were designed to sabotage a deal he wanted no part of (he's a hawk when it comes to his disdain for contracts ridiculous in length or money).
Author:  X-pensfan [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: NHL Rejects Kovalchuk Contrack
All 323 Devils fans are gonna be PIISSSSSEEEEDDDDD!

Kevin Smith is OFF the diet!
Author:  sabresrocker56 [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: NHL Rejects Kovalchuk Contrack
So is Kovalchuk a UFA again?
Author:  Skyline_BNR34 [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: NHL Rejects Kovalchuk Contrack
sabresrocker56 wrote:
So is Kovalchuk a UFA again?

Yes, he has no contract then.
Author:  ironyisadeadscene [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: NHL Rejects Kovalchuk Contrack
REJECTED!

no play for mr grey.
Author:  sabresrocker56 [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: NHL Rejects Kovalchuk Contrack
Skyline_BNR34 wrote:
sabresrocker56 wrote:
So is Kovalchuk a UFA again?

Yes, he has no contract then.

K thanks.
Also, does anyone have an answer to my earlier question about whether or not the NHL has voided a contract before?
Author:  Van_Da_Man [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: NHL Rejects Kovalchuk Contrack
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Author:  ironyisadeadscene [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: NHL Rejects Kovalchuk Contrack
heres some food for thought:

i was just looking up players, and i went, ya know who i like? rick dipietro. what a fantastic back up he would make if the sabres could trade for him. and if he gets good again, trade him for something awesome.

then it hit me.. oh yeah, his contract. nevermind.

poor dude will always be stuck because of that contract. dipietro is an out standing goalie, but hes always hurt, and his dumb contract.
Author:  HelloMyKneeGrows [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: NHL Rejects Kovalchuk Contrack
Los9090 wrote:
Just its such a ludicrous length, I thought Lou was smarter than that


Lou came out and said earlier last night/today this was an ownership move and his only input was whether or not the player would fit in to the system and team.....Lou WAS smarter than this.....

But as much as I fucking despise this contract and think its a joke and a disgrace to the league and the cap..........

In the Devils defense, Im not really seeing what the difference is between this deal and the Hossa/Zetterberg/Pronger contracts that were essentially designed the EXACT same way (albeit slightly less years) only one season ago.....Yeah, they exploited the same loophole a little more but thats like the league telling the Hawks/Wings/Flyers...

I know you guys all stole cars tonight..........but NJ, you drove the fastest.........so you go to jail......and all the rest of you boys can go home....have a nice night
Author:  Vanek_Fanatic_26 [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: NHL Rejects Kovalchuk Contrack
It's bullcrap that the league is rejecting it, based on the idea that it's unrealistic for Kovy to be playing until he's 43.

I don't know how the NHL expects Hossa to play until he's 43, Savard until he's 41, Franzen until he's 41, Pronger until he's 42, and Zetterberg until he's 41.

The NHLPA will most likely file a grievance, and it's hard to see how they wouldn't win this one. There are already 5 precedented contracts in their favor.
Author:  fly as hale [ Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:28 pm ]
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DENIEEEED!
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