Kovalchuk Part VI-The Return of Lombardi?-UPDATE IK A Devil again thread in NHL TALK

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Originally Posted by nosoupforyou

you would think that a few people here would have told him to turn down that 27% difference because he's making enough money already.

any of those same people want to give 27% of their salary back to the company they work for? I mean, a lot of the world lives on a couple of dollars per day, you know. you make enough money...

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+1 (I've seen those people, being in the USA is hitting the lottery)

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Originally Posted by AngelEyes

Some people just can't seem to wrap their heads around this.

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I think I made it pretty clear when I wrote "IK chose NJ/money". How is that not an obvious statement that it IS a business decision? HOWEVER, he STILL made it and it doesn't change the fact that if he REALLY wanted to play for the Kings he could have. He made a CHOICE whether business, personal, geographical, emotional, or otherwise, and it wasn't the Kings. THAT is my point while completely comprehending the fact it was a business decision. Can people wrap their head around that?

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Originally Posted by nosoupforyou

unless he made it personal with DL, this was just a business decision.

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Can you please specify what in my post you quoted makes you think that I believe otherwise?
I thought that was obvious when I stated he chose NJ/money. Still doesn't change the fact that he DIDN'T choose LA...does it?

Things just got a little... no, a LOT more interesting this morning - stay tuned

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Originally Posted by CBGB

Things just got a little... no, a LOT more interesting this morning - stay tuned

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spill it

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Originally Posted by anjae11eden

Can you please specify what in my post you quoted makes you think that I believe otherwise?</p>
<p> I thought that was obvious when I stated he chose NJ/money. Still doesn't change the fact that he DIDN'T choose LA...does it?

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<p>We all realize that he chose NJ/Money but the statement that you make to qlalify the point &quot;he DIDN'T choose LA&quot; makes it sound more personal to you. IK also did not chose 28 other teams.</p>
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Originally Posted by CBGB

Things just got a little... no, a LOT more interesting this morning - stay tuned

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Let me take a stab at this....

A.) IK's willing to sign a 1 year deal in LA because his wife will be here recording an album, or a TV pilot, or something like that.

2.) The NHL is going back and taking a 2nd look at previous contracts -- Luongo, Pronger, Hossa, et al.

C.) Bobby Ryan offer sheet is on the table.

IV.) DL is set to trade some popcornopulis for players affected by the IK decision.

E.) All of the above.

6.) None of the above.

I'm pretty sure 1 of these will be correct.

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Originally Posted by empire

I hope Dean shoots him an offer, 1 year, 11.5 mil.

We have the cap, AEG has the money, we need a dynamic player.

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perfect!

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Originally Posted by Dexter

Luongo's 12-year contract deal now under investigation

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See, this was what I was talking about. Doesn't mean they'll void the contracts but they are going to investigate. Loungo contract hasn't kicked in yet...

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Originally Posted by anjae11eden

If he REALLY wanted to play here he could have. I know 80 million is just scraping by, but he probably could have paid his bills and found a nice mobile home on that paycheck.
Bottom line: Actions speak louder than words. He wanted NJ/Money more than he wanted to be a King. He made a choice and those of you that still want him are like the guy that wants a girl who dumped you for another man...pathetic.

PS-that is a general statement not directed at you.

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Originally Posted by AngelEyes

Some people just can't seem to wrap their heads around this.

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Originally Posted by anjae11eden

I think I made it pretty clear when I wrote "IK chose NJ/money". How is that not an obvious statement that it IS a business decision? HOWEVER, he STILL made it and it doesn't change the fact that if he REALLY wanted to play for the Kings he could have. He made a CHOICE whether business, personal, geographical, emotional, or otherwise, and it wasn't the Kings. THAT is my point while completely comprehending the fact it was a business decision. Can people wrap their head around that?

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My statement was not aimed specifically at you. However, that said, I'm still picking up a vibe that you have an emotional stake in this. You seem to be implying that IK should want to play for the Kings for some reason other than money, i.e. for the honor and glory of playing for the purple. But if I'm wrong about that, then I apologize.