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

RT @SBJLizMullen Breaking--Arbitrator rules in League's favor in Kovalchuk case, source says. #NHL

Kovy to Kings Thread - Part VII, here we come!!

Originally Posted by SmytheKing

Color me surprised. I'd love to hear what the arbitrator's reasoning is on this one. Kind of weird how a legally binding contract can be rejected due to assumptions and suspicions.

I mean five years at the league minimum salary, which by then due to inflation will be even less... sure, its assumption, but I don't think even reasonable doubt says he plays out that contract.

cant wait to see the fine...what do you guys think would put nj out of contention? if anything...

Where has this been confirmed? I haven't seen any reporters confirm it.

fine the crap out of both of them

Originally Posted by TheAnzer

cant wait to see the fine...what do you guys think would put nj out of contention? if anything...

I wouldn't be unhappy to see that.

Twitter / EJ Hradek: NHL source confirms SBJ re ...

NHL source confirms SBJ report that arbitrator rules in favor of the league. Kovalchuk is again a free agent.

jesus nut fuggets...