Report: Kovalchuk close to signing with LA

[alex81]

According to Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos, it appears that a deal is close but not yet done. If he signs in LA, the Kings will definitely be a powerhouse this year.

[Riv34]

So sick of hearing about this guy....imo he's a good fit with LA but in NO WAY makes them a "powerhouse." he will help them get into the playoffs and get a higher seeding, but I still wanna see some production in the Playoffs.

Personally, $ for $..I'd take Gagne

[clarkj2]

Won't be a powerhouse for sure

[alex81]

If LA signs Kovy the Kings will either win the Pacific or take 4th place... May not be a powerhouse but with Kovy the Kings are comparable to Chicago

[siabdo23]

chicago is too strong for them even if they sign kovy

[lolbear]

agreed, chicago still got the kings

[Marauders]

LA might not be on the same level as the Hawks this season, but they are the next up and comer in the Western Conference.

[OTL]

I think that if LA was going to sign him it'd be a done deal by now... They've already put their best offer on the table two times and been shot down. Kovalchuk is probably trying to negotiate the biggest contract in hockey history with teams in the KHL.

[avssakic]

As a yotes fan I hope he doesnt sign with LA

[alex81]

Watch him sign after training camp lol

[MyLuck888]

he make me sick

[atsjunkie232]

As a Kings fan I feel sick right now. But I still think we will be a solid playoff team next year

[hustla]

Kovalchuk signed to NJ to 17 years for 102 million $

[Riv34]

better for the Kings to not overspend there imo, it would be the exact opposite of what they've been doing the last few years, the youth movement will pay of in the end, Doughty & JJ > Kovy.

now for my thoughts as a New York Ranger fan...**** you Kovy..I hope we smash your ass !!!

[THE_LOCKSMITH]

there is alot made of the term being 17 year contract but nhlnumbers has the first 11 years of the contract paying 98.5 million, so the last 6 years only pay 3.5 million total. all to do with having an annual cap hit of 6 million instead of approx 9 if he had the 11 year 98.5 deal.

[Eleven]

What a joke this contract is.

[THE_LOCKSMITH]

the NHL has just rejected the contract

[spartiatis]

Contracts like this one should be rejected - Just looking at the way it is structured, it is obvious that neither side intends for him to play it out for 17 years.

[Eleven]

Lou vs Gary...Could be the beginning of the end for Bettman.

[Riv34]

so stoked this got rejected !! hahaha I hate you devils

[OTL]

Priceless... So Kovie may play in the KHL yet.

[HOLLY26]

is it that hot that were talking hockey