I agree with you on all these points. how many more years before the islanders move to Brooklyn again?
0 years
They either move to queens where the empty junkyard is next to citi field and partner with the mets or stay where they are and partner with the Shinnecock tribe with their casino idea.
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Ron: I just don't feel like going out tonight
Sammi: Wanna just break up?
These NHL contracts are getting ridiculous. 17 years????
its brilliant if you think about it. people used to complain that players don't stay with one team anymore but if this trend continues than they will.
He's not going to be playing for the next 17 years. In Lou we trust. He knows exactly what he's doing and has thought this through every which way. We all know Kovie is more than willing to play in the KHL - so this is almost NO gamble for Loulou. The precedent has been set that you can "lend" a player under contract to the K and it not count against the Cap, so if he **** the bed, he can always just go home and Lou can have a do-over.
Kovachoo isn't playing 17 more years for sure, but his Cap hit doesn't count once he retires as he isn't old enough for that yet. And this way, they don't have as huge a Cap hit. Not a terrible move for the Devils, in my opinion.
"If you're not confused, you're not paying attention."
the NHL has rejected kovalchuk's ridiculous contract on grounds that the devils were trying to manipulate the salary cap by making it 17 years. good for you, NHL. you're doing something right for once.
Stunned by my own reflection, it's looking back sees me too clearly and I swore I'd never go there again. Not unlike a friend that politely drags you down.
He obviously wants to play in NJ and likes his chances of winning a cup there so they will make it happen another way.
maybe this time they'll make it happen by not cheating.
Stunned by my own reflection, it's looking back sees me too clearly and I swore I'd never go there again. Not unlike a friend that politely drags you down.
the NHL has rejected kovalchuk's ridiculous contract on grounds that the devils were trying to manipulate the salary cap by making it 17 years. good for you, NHL. you're doing something right for once.
I think the NHL is going to get screwed by rejecting this trade. i can already see NJ filing a complaint. main arg. is where the f were you last year with pronger and the flyers?
I think the NHL is going to get screwed by rejecting this trade. i can already see NJ filing a complaint. main arg. is where the f were you last year with pronger and the flyers?
they didn't have a problem with the DP deal. this is exactly the DP deal just 35 million more.
Ron: I just don't feel like going out tonight
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I think the NHL is going to get screwed by rejecting this trade. i can already see NJ filing a complaint. main arg. is where the f were you last year with pronger and the flyers?
they didn't have a problem with the DP deal. this is exactly the DP deal just 35 million more.
true, i can see this being the new reason for a lock out. goodwork assman,instead of getting hockeyaway from cities who dont deserve them just stop playing the game.
I think the NHL is going to get screwed by rejecting this trade. i can already see NJ filing a complaint. main arg. is where the f were you last year with pronger and the flyers?
they didn't have a problem with the DP deal. this is exactly the DP deal just 35 million more.
true, i can see this being the new reason for a lock out. goodwork assman,instead of getting hockeyaway from cities who dont deserve them just stop playing the game.
lol
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I am not even a devils fan but i can't believe how mad i am about this. if i am the devils and everyother team in the nhl i would call assman out and say who r you to tell me who i can sign and pay with my money when you as the nhl are usuing my money to pay players on some other team.
Luongo and Hossa signed until they're 43, Pronger until age 42, but Kovy's contract can't go to age 44? Don't tell me Kovy won't still be scoring into his forties - he'll be skating against senior citizens and shooting on an ancient Luongo!
this comment in the comment section from the tsn link is dead on
i bet kovy goes to the KHL now. good job buttman on loosing a great superstar of your league.
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Explain the elimination of the 2-line pass, the rectangle behind the goal, the constant penalty calls? These were all done to put an end to the Devils...and you know, it worked for the next 5 years until Lou and co. had enough and said we will get Kovy and keep our strong goaltending and D and let's see other teams defend now and take penalties and have swiss-cheese goalies...and the whole league is not happy that the Devils will be a huge force for the next decade and everyone put pressure on that rat fuck bettman.
When Hossa signed in Chicago people were happy he wasn't with the Red Wings anymore...when the Flyers extended Pronger, nobody said anything because it's the Flyers...but when the Devils make a huge move, people start crying...I'm sure Lou is just laughing at this right now, going to bed happy and salivating at the chance to eat betty out...Kovy will be a Devil, dont worry...if anything, he might help us out and make the cap hit even less!
"If you're not confused, you're not paying attention."
Explain the elimination of the 2-line pass, the rectangle behind the goal, the constant penalty calls? These were all done to put an end to the Devils...and you know, it worked for the next 5 years until Lou and co. had enough and said we will get Kovy and keep our strong goaltending and D and let's see other teams defend now and take penalties and have swiss-cheese goalies...and the whole league is not happy that the Devils will be a huge force for the next decade and everyone put pressure on that rat fuck bettman.
When Hossa signed in Chicago people were happy he wasn't with the Red Wings anymore...when the Flyers extended Pronger, nobody said anything because it's the Flyers...but when the Devils make a huge move, people start crying...I'm sure Lou is just laughing at this right now, going to bed happy and salivating at the chance to eat betty out...Kovy will be a Devil, dont worry...if anything, he might help us out and make the cap hit even less!
while i agree with some that u have wrfitten lets not go over board with the whole nhl is against the devils.
Im glad they rejected it. It took a few days because they probably had to make sure they had legal grounds to do so, and/or blessing from the NHLPA.
Its a bullshit deal and one that would certainly bring about another lockout. As it is, teams are allowed certain methods and leeway to circumvent the cap to a point. This deal completely blows the doors off the cap and we are right back to square 1.
It is a bullshit way to get around the cap. But it is by the rules, and I don't see how you can allow a 10 year deal and not a 17 year deal. There is no defining rule.
What really pisses me off is that Bettman and his cronies sacrificed a season to get this CBA and Salary Cap and they couldn't even get it right. These long term deals are just reminders to everyone how much of a tool Bettman is.
Explain the elimination of the 2-line pass, the rectangle behind the goal, the constant penalty calls? These were all done to put an end to the Devils...and you know, it worked for the next 5 years until Lou and co. had enough and said we will get Kovy and keep our strong goaltending and D and let's see other teams defend now and take penalties and have swiss-cheese goalies...and the whole league is not happy that the Devils will be a huge force for the next decade and everyone put pressure on that rat fuck bettman.
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They either move to queens where the empty junkyard is next to citi field and partner with the mets or stay where they are and partner with the Shinnecock tribe with their casino idea.
Sammi: Wanna just break up?
his lines are allwhacked out
you're not gonna have pepe and kovy on the same line
That is a lot for a second left winger...
I'd like this idea: Zubrus, Elias, and Kovalchuk. You've got a vet and a super star and solid player
Line 1... Zach/Jaime/Clarkson or Zubrus
shit we will shut those suckers right down
shit we will shut those suckers right down
we'll get boogaard out there to rough them up. :roll:
He's not going to be playing for the next 17 years. In Lou we trust. He knows exactly what he's doing and has thought this through every which way. We all know Kovie is more than willing to play in the KHL - so this is almost NO gamble for Loulou. The precedent has been set that you can "lend" a player under contract to the K and it not count against the Cap, so if he **** the bed, he can always just go home and Lou can have a do-over.
Kovachoo isn't playing 17 more years for sure, but his Cap hit doesn't count once he retires as he isn't old enough for that yet. And this way, they don't have as huge a Cap hit. Not a terrible move for the Devils, in my opinion.
"Rise above principal and do what's right."
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=328025
"Rise above principal and do what's right."
maybe this time they'll make it happen by not cheating.
http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/3 ... y-NHL.html
Sammi: Wanna just break up?
I really dont care about the Devils one way or another, so Im not sure why this makes me so happy :?
Sammi: Wanna just break up?
true, i can see this being the new reason for a lock out. goodwork assman,instead of getting hockeyaway from cities who dont deserve them just stop playing the game.
Sammi: Wanna just break up?
"Rise above principal and do what's right."
this comment in the comment section from the tsn link is dead on
i bet kovy goes to the KHL now. good job buttman on loosing a great superstar of your league.
Sammi: Wanna just break up?
When Hossa signed in Chicago people were happy he wasn't with the Red Wings anymore...when the Flyers extended Pronger, nobody said anything because it's the Flyers...but when the Devils make a huge move, people start crying...I'm sure Lou is just laughing at this right now, going to bed happy and salivating at the chance to eat betty out...Kovy will be a Devil, dont worry...if anything, he might help us out and make the cap hit even less!
"Rise above principal and do what's right."
while i agree with some that u have wrfitten lets not go over board with the whole nhl is against the devils.
Its a bullshit deal and one that would certainly bring about another lockout. As it is, teams are allowed certain methods and leeway to circumvent the cap to a point. This deal completely blows the doors off the cap and we are right back to square 1.
What really pisses me off is that Bettman and his cronies sacrificed a season to get this CBA and Salary Cap and they couldn't even get it right. These long term deals are just reminders to everyone how much of a tool Bettman is.
i like you. you are funny.