Thread: Kovalchuk part V, The NHL Strikes Back, NHLPA files Grievance (All Discussion Here )

I agree as well. Being the disorganized and clueless bunch they are, the NHLPA will probably file a grievance just because that's what they think they are supposed to do.

@bogey

thats what I have been saying all along.
I really don't think they will intervene.
They still have not and the clock is ticking.
You let the deal expire and make them take a second shot at it, it makes way more sense than trying to fix something that is totally out of whack.

At this point I am not sure the league would accept our offer either.
I think it is all about the length and as mentioned previously the actual cash to cap hit value and how big of a gap the difference is.

Originally Posted by CUP4LA

"We just have to wait for the process right now with the way the CBA reads," Lamoriello said. "Right now it's in the player's hands and the union's hands. We just have to wait." --- Lou Lamoriello

It looks like Quisp was right.

I think that is because there is no way that Kovalchuk would have signed with the Devils for less money than that offer. It was an overpayment, all parties know it, and they are hoping that the NHLPA upholds it.

A contract of lesser value would have Kovalchuk looking at other options.

Originally Posted by CBGB

He did WANT to be here... at 100 million dollars.

And Kings fans are going to absolutely hate the latest rumor.... coming soon

I swear if you say he wants to rengage talks with the kings or something along that line, I will throw myself in front of oncoming traffic.
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For a lot of people, money is a god, Kovi included.

Originally Posted by glockaxis

I agree as well. Being the disorganized and clueless bunch they are, the NHLPA will probably file a grievance just because that's what they think they are supposed to do.

bingo

Originally Posted by rede2rage80

I swear if you say he wants to rengage talks with the kings or something along that line, I will throw myself in front of oncoming traffic.
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I LOL'ed. R.I.P rede2rage80

Johnson for Abdelkader and Co.? Interesting, but no thanks.

Originally Posted by glockaxis

I agree as well. Being the disorganized and clueless bunch they are, the NHLPA will probably file a grievance just because that's what they think they are supposed to do.

That's what I'm thinking. I believe they have until Wednesday. I gotta say, I find this whole trainwreck fascinating. I think I'm trying to forget that the's no hockey for three more months.