Tag: Ilya Kovalchuk

NHL Rumors: Capitals, Lightning, Maple Leafs and Bruins

On the Washington Capitals ... John Shannon: As of Friday night as 7:00 PM, have been told that the Capitals hadn't offered head coach Barry Trotz a contract yet. As of that time, there had been no meetings planned. On…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Stars and Sabres … Blues – Hutton, Free Agents, and Kovalchuk

On the Buyout Window ... Chris Johnston: The first buyout window is open. There had been some speculation that the Dallas Stars could buyout forward Jason Spezza, but the Stars won't do that and he'll play out the final year…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks … Kovalchuk, Skinner, Hurricanes and Bruins

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: If the Canuck are looking to add some size and grit in the free agent market, have been hearing that pending UFA center Jay Beagle is one player they could be looking at. Rick…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk Sweepstakes Galore

The Kovalchuk Suitors … Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Pierre LeBrun and other ESPN pundits believe that Kovalchuk may have as many as eight teams on his radar. The New York Islanders were thought to have interest but that does not…

Chris Wassel

Potential Destinations For Free Agent Winger Ilya Kovalchuk

After a five-year absence, Ilya Kovalchuk is preparing to return to the NHL. The left winger "retired" in 2013, allowing him to break his 15-year contract with the New Jersey Devils to sign with KHL club SKA St. Petersburg. Having…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk – Maple Leafs, Kings, Sharks, Ducks, Islanders and What It Might Cost To Sign Him

On Ilya Kovalchuk and the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Darren Dreger was on TSN 1050 talking about 35-year old free agent Ilya Kovalchuk. Kovalchuk is able to meet with teams now and visited the Los…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: At Least Nine Teams Interested In Ilya Kovalchuk … The Boston Bruins Are One Of Them

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Darren Dreger was on TSN 690 and was talking about which teams are interested in free agent forward Ilya Kovalchuk. “I’m going to give you a list of teams that I…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Potential NHL Buyout Candidates

On Potential NHL buyouts ... Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: Reports have the San Jose Sharks buying out defenseman Paul Martin. Such a move would see the Sharks save $2.83 million in salary cap space this season. This could…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: LA Kings, San Jose Sharks and the Carolina Hurricanes

  On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: The Kings met Ilya Kovalchuk, but wouldn't say that he's Plan A for them. Their main priority is to add offense this offseason, as well as getting younger and faster. Dennis Bernstein:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kings, Canadiens, Devils, Lightning and Hurricanes

On the Los Angeles Kings and Montreal Canadiens ... Dennis Bernstein: Don't see the Kings trading for Max Pacioretty. The Kings and Canadiens did talk at the trade deadline, but they ended when the asking prices was a lot. On…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk, New York Islanders and John Tavares

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Darren Dreger of TSN: Ilya Kovalchuk's agent J.P. Barry has spoken with at least eight teams so far and is expected to speak with more. Kovalchuk can talk to teams but can't officially sign until July…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Devils, Islanders, Canadiens and Panthers

On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Amar Basu: Darren Dreger was on TSN 690 and said that Ilya Kovalchuk will probably be looking for a contract similar to what the Toronto Maple Leafs gave Patrick Marleau (three years, $16.75 million). Dreger adds…

Mark Easson