NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk and the Rangers … Jaromir Jagr Not Giving Up

Rumors of Ilya Kovalchuk to sign with the New York Rangers. Jaromir Jagr not ready to retire just yet.
On the New York Rangers and Ilya Kovalchuk …

Larry Brooks: Ilya Kovalchuk doesn’t become a free agent until August 15th.

Igor Eronko: Source saying that Ilya Kovalchuk will be signing a two to three year deal with the New York Rangers.

Aivis Kalnins: “In no way I’m doubting Igor but – This makes no sense? What Kovalchuk had said and his actions are going in two different directions.”

Aivis Kalnins: “I’m thinking Ilya is using these rumors as leverage in negotiations with a contender.”

Aivis Kalnins: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton said he can’t comment on a player – Ilya Kovalchuk – as he is another teams property still.

David Pagnotta: Kovalchuk to en.KHL.ru after SKA loss to CSKA: “I don’t know what fate has in store, but for the next two or three years I’d like to test myself in North America.”

On Jaromir Jagr …

NHL.com: The 46-year old Jaromir Jagr may not be done with the NHL.

“I would be more happy if I was in the NHL now, but as a second option, this is the place I want to be,” Jagr told the newspaper. “I got an opportunity and for whatever reason I didn’t play my best and I got injured.”

Jagr has been dealing with a knee injury and is practicing on his own.

“I’m kind of practicing on my own slowly,” Jagr said. “I want to get completely healthy and then see what happens. I don’t want to retire yet. I can always play here. My plan is just to get healthy first and then see how far I can go.”

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