Author Topic: Kovalev to Pittsburgh (Read 1801 times)

Johnny English · « **on:** February 24, 2011, 12:24:54 PM »

Expected within the next hour.

CrustyOldGuy · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2011, 12:27:31 PM »

It's up on TSN...no info though.

Dagwood · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2011, 12:28:36 PM »

Done

7th Rounder as per Kypreos

butterfly_style · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2011, 12:30:09 PM »

Excellent, I was willing to let him go for some pocket lint and a Halls.

Special J · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2011, 12:32:33 PM »

Buh-bye to one of the more forgettable Senators. You won't be missed but hopefully you'll have done some good for this team if the seventh rounder ends up being something.

I thought it might be a round or two earlier, but it looks like there weren't any other takers.

Dagwood · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2011, 12:38:17 PM »

Now it's Conditional...

7th round pick but if the pens win the 1st round and Kovy plays in at least 50% of the games...it turns into a 6th.

Either way, I was happy just to see him go!!

momr · « **Reply #6 on:** February 24, 2011, 12:43:25 PM »

butterfly_style · « **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2011, 12:48:52 PM »

I hope they don't do some sort of scoreboard tribute to him . . .like for Kelly, when the B's came to town.
In my opinion it would really cheapen the guys who actually deserve such accolades.

Quote from: Dagwood

Now it's Conditional...
7th round pick but if the pens win the 1st round and Kovy plays in at least 50% of the games...it turns into a 6th.

Well even in the games he plays, he only gives 50%

rose · « **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2011, 12:51:41 PM »

Quote from: butterfly_style on February 24, 2011, 12:48:52 PM

I hope they don't do some sort of scoreboard tribute to him . . .like for Kelly, when the B's came to town.
In my opinion it would really cheapen the guys who actually deserve such accolades.
Well even in the games he plays, he only gives 50%

If they do a tribute to him, it will be very, very short on highlights while in a Sens uni.

Doubt they will, however, since they likely won't want to have the guy booed. But, thinking about that.................

"Lint and a Halls" would have suited me as well. Just glad to see him go!

OS · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2011, 01:01:32 PM »

Quote from: Dagwood on February 24, 2011, 12:38:17 PM

Now it's Conditional...

7th round pick but if the pens win the 1st round and Kovy plays in at least 50% of the games...it turns into a 6th.

Hmm, define "plays"

Left of the Russian national team, and Jarko Ruutu has more trade value. Bit of a messge there Alexi.

1st rounder · « **Reply #10 on:** February 24, 2011, 01:02:41 PM »

I think Murray should have got Pittsburgh to throw in an old boot a least. To think we got anything for this fall down is amazing!!!

Special J · « **Reply #11 on:** February 24, 2011, 01:35:02 PM »

Quote from: Dagwood on February 24, 2011, 12:38:17 PM

Now it's Conditional...

7th round pick but if the pens win the 1st round and Kovy plays in at least 50% of the games...it turns into a 6th.

Either way, I was happy just to see him go!!

Wow! It keeps getting better!

Quote from: 1st rounder on February 24, 2011, 01:02:41 PM

I think Murray should have got Pittsburgh to throw in an old boot a least. To think we got anything for this fall down is amazing!!!

I think Bryan asked for a signed Crosby stick for his collection but they bargained him down to Kunitz. Still a good deal.

Sasquatch · « **Reply #12 on:** February 24, 2011, 01:35:11 PM »

I dont see the big deal in getting rid of him, he was already coming off the books in 1 month anyways.
I mean I dont like the guy AT ALL. But to give him away for a 7th is kind of pathetic. Seeing your $10,000,000.00 investment given away has to sting
Murray REALLY couldnt get anything more for him? Not even a 4th....5th even?

I love the message it sends to Kovalev, but a 7th, possibly a 6th, in a weak draft.... not exciting..

OS · « **Reply #13 on:** February 24, 2011, 01:36:28 PM »

Kovalev is like the Michigan Frog from the Bugs Bunny cartoons, the promise sucks you in then you get let down.

FBK · « **Reply #14 on:** February 24, 2011, 01:39:12 PM »

I dont care what he was traded for as long as he is gone.... 7th rounder is better than nothing

Special J · « **Reply #15 on:** February 24, 2011, 01:58:37 PM »

Quote from: Sasquatch on February 24, 2011, 01:35:11 PM

I love the message it sends to Kovalev, but a 7th, possibly a 6th, in a weak draft.... not exciting..

I've never heard of a 'good' draft that was seven rounds deep. I mean a 7th is a 7th, I don't think the perceived strength of a draft matters.

You're right he'd be gone anyways, but I was just tired of his whole act, which is why people are content to see him go. I'm guessing we only got the seventh because then Pens were the only ones even willing to take a sniff.

Consider this: Murray at least managed to get a 7th, maybe 6th for his underperforming russian while Zherdev caould be had for nothing.

butterfly_style · « **Reply #16 on:** February 24, 2011, 02:35:49 PM »

Quote from: OS on February 24, 2011, 01:36:28 PM

Kovalev is like the Michigan Frog from the Bugs Bunny cartoons, the promise sucks you in then you get let down.

Hello my baby, Hello my honey, Hello my ragtime gal . . . .rrrriiibittt

stone169 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 24, 2011, 02:45:26 PM »

I was at the game last night and Kovalev did absolutely nothing to contribute in the 5-1 win over the Panthers, which has been typical of Kovalev on most nights. Good riddance.

work2play · « **Reply #18 on:** February 24, 2011, 03:16:03 PM »

With the way he has played I didn't really expect any more than a late round pick would come back. Clears a roster spot for someone that will put in a consistent effort.

Here's hoping that Pittsburgh wins it's first round series in and that Kovalev dresses for at least four games.

These extra late round picks will probably end up as career minor league players, but they may also be used on a long shot/project player. Maybe a goalie that slips on draft day.

stone169 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 24, 2011, 03:29:09 PM »

I really don't see Kovalev playing all that much under Bylsma and I don't see him getting too many followers in the dressing room when he chooses to critisize his new coach either. Kovalev is about to run into a coach and a system where if he doesn't play a certain way the coach will finally sit him. He got away with it with Carbonneau and got away with it with Clouston, but it ain't happening in Pittsburgh.