Kovalchuk is a NJ Devil. Now, get over it already.

**KingsWord** · January 4th, 2010, 05:35 PM

I like your take on Schenn moon.
I think Handzus retires a King with a bunch of respect from everyone.
Schenn centers a third line of Parse Schenn Simmonds.
Simmonds teaches Schenn about playing like Handzus and himself.

**keyTOarson** · January 4th, 2010, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by Jaygokings!

That team gets wrecked if they bring in Kovy, and all their rebuilding will be for nothing.

NO WAY could they hold the contracts of Kane, Toews, Hossa, Kovalchuk, Keith, and Seabrook and NOT be in trouble. They will lose everyone from outside their top 5 players and become what the Anaheim Ducks have turned into this season. Good first line, and nothing else.

He would only be a rental for this year. Read the post above yours.

**SOBER** · January 4th, 2010, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by DUC620

The Kings didn't win the "Offensive Superstar of the Decade" sweepstakes in the draft - Washington and Pittsburgh did.

really? so far it seems like the Pens are in the lead in that sweepstakes with Crosby and 1 cup. They may have had a 2 year head start but until the Kings win a cup the Pens are the NHL's model franchise.

**gretzky99** · January 4th, 2010, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by Jaygokings!

That team gets wrecked if they bring in Kovy, and all their rebuilding will be for nothing.

NO WAY could they hold the contracts of Kane, Toews, Hossa, Kovalchuk, Keith, and Seabrook and NOT be in trouble. They will lose everyone from outside their top 5 players and become what the Anaheim Ducks have turned into this season. Good first line, and nothing else.

i agree...no way they try to sign him. but they can trade for him for this year and then let him go to UFA. they need to move contracts anyway for next year, so why not get Kovy as a rental for the rest of the year?

they definitely will not re-sign him, but why not take a shot this year. detroit is down and this may be their best shot at a Cup.

**ianmonsta** · January 4th, 2010, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by Jaygokings!

That team gets wrecked if they bring in Kovy, and all their rebuilding will be for nothing.

NO WAY could they hold the contracts of Kane, Toews, Hossa, Kovalchuk, Keith, and Seabrook and NOT be in trouble. They will lose everyone from outside their top 5 players and become what the Anaheim Ducks have turned into this season. Good first line, and nothing else.

If Chicago goes after Kovi it's because they would be (& should be) making a serious run at the cup this year and he would simply be brought in as a rental.

**elburro** · January 4th, 2010, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by kingsfan28

Throw in Doughty's and Kopitar's 1st born and the deals on.

i didn't even know they were dating

**Jaygokings!** · January 4th, 2010, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by ianmonsta

If Chicago goes after Kovi it's because they would be (& should be) making a serious run at the cup this year and he would simply be brought in as a rental.

Hmmm that is a very valid point. Chicago would also be super appealing to a player like Kovy since I think they hold about the most legitimate shot at winning this year....tha tis if their goaltending can hold up.

**kingsfan28** · January 4th, 2010, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by Jaygokings!

Hmmm that is a very valid point. Chicago would also be super appealing to a player like Kovy since I think they hold about the most legitimate shot at winning this year....tha tis if their goaltending can hold up.

How do they fit him under a cap that has them 4.3 over as is? Add Kovi and now the Hawks are over by 7 mil.

**bubbaganoush** · January 4th, 2010, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by HeadInjury

Just don't see DL being interested in Kovy. Not for what it would cost to trade for him and then sign him. If he hits UFA status, then that would be a different story perhaps.

Other then his contract being up there with the tops in the league, the trigger doesn't have to be to pricey to pull. Is DL willing to pay for a top player is more of a question to me.

Look at the Thornton trade and even the Heatley trade. Circumstance dictated both of those and the team receiving the star didn't lose their pants.
Sturm, Primeau and Stuart isn't exactly a hefty price for Thornton.
Michalek and Cheechoo is next to nothing for Heatley.
Could be a combo of any of these 2 or 3 players and pics. Frolov, Driewski,Parse, Brown, Johnson, Purcell, Scuderi, Green, Prospect.

Frolov and Scuderi for Kovy sure looks like more then Sturm and Stuart to me.

jt · January 4th, 2010, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by moontheloon23

What's the point of him playing in the NHL next year?

As it stands, Kopitar, Handzus, Stoll, and Moller are all under contract next year and Richardson is an RFA. All are likely to be better options at center next year.

I would like to see Schenn get a 10 game crack at the start, and then play out the rest of the year in Junior like he probably should and like DL probably intends.

Remember, Schenn just turned 18 and everyone's favorite comparison for Schenn (Mike Richards) didn't make the NHL until his 20-21 year old season.

It depends on whether they think he's ready to play and learn how to be a 2nd liner. The Kings don't have a legit #2 center right now and if Schenn is ready after another full season under his belt (he was *that* close to making the Kings THIS season). Unless he's not ready IN OCTOBER OF 2010, there is NO reason he couldn't come to the Kings as a 19 yr old (and he didn't "just" turn 18, it was 4 1/2 months ago) and start learning to be their 2nd line center...look at Duchene - he doesn't turn 19 for another couple weeks.

I don't "expect" it, but I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him on the Kings next season. That said, I wouldn't be disappointed if he spent another year in juniors.

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