Or are we going to call him K(HL)ovalchuk? Like this wasn't so ridiculous already, there are reports of a 2nd contract being shot down. Honestly, at what point do you just say fuck it and walk away? It was interesting to see where he was going to go...two god damned months ago. Now, I couldn't care less. I just want him to be signed and be done with it. Kudos to the NHL for finally taking a stand on these ridiculous contracts, but too little too late. There are already deals in place that let this kind of shit go on. I also understand the arbitration ruling, that this contract is even more ridiculous than the others.
What i can't understand is WHY Novalchuk wants to sign for life with the devils. At the end of the day, the devils nearing the end of their glory days, if such a thing exists with three first round exits in a row. Brodeur is just about done, and there's no heir apparent in the farm system as far as i know. As much as people love to write them off year after year (scott burnside what?!), but they still manage to defy all the skeptics. however, there comes a time when you have to face the music. Martin will go down as the greatest goalie in history, but even the greats have a decline. And should he re up with the devils, they're going to have to make some sacrifices to keep Parise on the team when his contract runs out, which is in a year or two.
So personally, i'd love to see him sign and then cripple this team, but it doesn't make sense. The Kings were the other player in the moronic saga, and he could be a real good fit there. They have two excellent young goaltenders and a decent core of young guys to build around. The Kings are a team to watch come up, where as the Devils are a team to watch like it's the end of The Incredible Hulk.
source: http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2010/08/report-nhl-shoots-down-another-kovalchuk-contract-with-devils.php
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