Sens sign Kovalev!!

U see guys, this dud can dangle the puck, u can even play him on the point on the power plays instead of Alf !!!

Cronie wrote:

wprager wrote:

dennycrane wrote:I am stunned that everyone likes this news.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNK-5SuB5x8

IF good Alexei shows up, then this is good news. But when you spend ten million dollars on a player, the word IF should be nowhere to be found.

I'll hold off on my judgment until the end of next season, but I'm not so confident.

There are many that don't like this move, but none to be found here.

My immediate reaction when I heard Kovalev 'could' be a Sen earlier this morning, I'll be honest, I almost puked in my mouth. But, the more I thought about it, like all hockey signings, there is a LOT of risk involved. As Wrager so aptly put it, and I completely agree, I'm elated so long as hard-working, sniper Kovalev hits the ice every night he dons a sens jersey; however if it's the drama queen, no-show underachiever, then I want NO part of him.

One thing that cannot be argued is two fold: he's a great replacement (albeit short term, perhaps long term as well) to Heater; and he makes the Sens PP ALL the more dangerous. THAT part I'm REALLY looking forward to.

That would have been dennycrane. After the 2-years are done he will be 38, so I don't think he's a long-term replacement. Our powerplay should be much, much improved. That might be the best way to counter Burke's team of truculent tough guys.

rooneypoo wrote:

Neely4Life wrote:At this point though, I dont even think I want Cogliano coming back. Obviosuly Penner would have to be coming back, we have to accpet that but I would want Eberle and their 1st in 2010 as well.

Heatley-Smith for

Penner, Smid, Eberle, 2010 1st. I think thats what should be done now.

Yeah, I could live with that. I like Cogliano, but Eberle I like even more.

From EDM's perspective, tho', it might be hard to start changing the players involved in the deal. Now that Cogliano knows he was to be traded, the organization has sent the message that he is 'expendable.' Might make things in EDM a little... uncomfortable.

Well, like Murray said, the deal will be different now. I just really hope we end up with that 1s rounder for Heatley next year. I love Eberle, so tallented.

HowieMorenz wrote:U see guys, this dud can dangle the puck, u can even play him on the point on the power plays instead of Alf !!!

Yay!

Neely4Life wrote:At this point though, I dont even think I want Cogliano coming back. Obviosuly Penner would have to be coming back, we have to accpet that but I would want Eberle and their 1st in 2010 as well.

Heatley-Smith for

Penner, Smid, Eberle, 2010 1st. I think thats what should be done now.

Lottery pick.

The trouble with Cogliano is that his hands aren't at the same speed as, well, his speed.

He's a question-mark in that regard.

Eberle, on the other hand, does not really have that problem. I like him, if only because we're losing Heatley and Eberle's a pretty clutch scorer.

Eberle is def one of my favorite prospects out there right now, and as thin as we are in the prospect pool in terms of forwards, I think he would be ideal along with their 1st.

asq2 wrote:The trouble with Cogliano is that his hands aren't at the same speed as, well, his speed.

He's a question-mark in that regard.

Eberle, on the other hand, does not really have that problem. I like him, if only because we're losing Heatley and Eberle's a pretty clutch scorer.

Still manage to score 18 goals playing 10-13 minutes, compared to a Foligno or Fisher who play 15-18 minutes.

wprager wrote:

Cronie wrote:

wprager wrote:

dennycrane wrote:I am stunned that everyone likes this news.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNK-5SuB5x8

IF good Alexei shows up, then this is good news. But when you spend ten million dollars on a player, the word IF should be nowhere to be found.

I'll hold off on my judgment until the end of next season, but I'm not so confident.

There are many that don't like this move, but none to be found here.

My immediate reaction when I heard Kovalev 'could' be a Sen earlier this morning, I'll be honest, I almost puked in my mouth. But, the more I thought about it, like all hockey signings, there is a LOT of risk involved. As Wrager so aptly put it, and I completely agree, I'm elated so long as hard-working, sniper Kovalev hits the ice every night he dons a sens jersey; however if it's the drama queen, no-show underachiever, then I want NO part of him.

One thing that cannot be argued is two fold: he's a great replacement (albeit short term, perhaps long term as well) to Heater; and he makes the Sens PP ALL the more dangerous. THAT part I'm REALLY looking forward to.

That would have been dennycrane. After the 2-years are done he will be 38, so I don't think he's a long-term replacement. Our powerplay should be much, much improved. That might be the best way to counter Burke's team of truculent tough guys.

s&it... my bad Rager. No offence meant, I assure you.

I've completely warmed up to the idea of Kovalev, once I look at everything, including who was out there in FA land to choose from. Murray has, IMO, outdone himself.

Kovalev oozes talent, and if motivation is his problem, well, let Clouston get to him.

Next season could potentially be a fantastic journey my fellow Sens fans. Let's not put the carriage before the horse, but this is a GREAT signing in my view.

Can't WAIT for Habs games now... LOL

Only thing better would be seeing Spezza bang Price's, mother.

I really don't have the energy to read through all 15 pages, so if this has been mentioned then just ignore me as being an uninformed woman.

The big difference between Heatley and Kovie is that when motivated Kovie will play physical, will score and set up his team mates, and will play defensively.

On the PP Kovie can sit on the 1/2 boards and destroy you with a wrist shot (much better than a slap shop in my opinion) or should the goalie take the top corner away from him he can pass it across or to the point.

If Karlsson is playing here this year imagine the problems teams could have with the PP. Karlsson on the point, if you take away the passing lanes his shot can kill you, if you take his shot, he could dish to Kovie or Spezza.


I just wonder if being treated the way he and some others were in Montreal this year, if he doesn't get that little bit of motivation to stick it to them all year long. He could end up with 80 points.

Neely4Life wrote:Only thing better would be seeing Spezza bang Price's, mother.

Holy f**k dude, I almost spit my ale all over my comp! LOL

Very aptly put!

Neely4Life wrote:Only thing better would be seeing Spezza bang Price's, mother.

Oh brother, lol!, you think princess could get his weinnie up in that circumstance or would it be 'too much pressure'?

Dawg's Wife wrote:I really don't have the energy to read through all 15 pages, so if this has been mentioned then just ignore me as being an uninformed woman.

The big difference between Heatley and Kovie is that when motivated Kovie will play physical, will score and set up his team mates, and will play defensively.

On the PP Kovie can sit on the 1/2 boards and destroy you with a wrist shot (much better than a slap shop in my opinion) or should the goalie take the top corner away from him he can pass it across or to the point.

If Karlsson is playing here this year imagine the problems teams could have with the PP. Karlsson on the point, if you take away the passing lanes his shot can kill you, if you take his shot, he could dish to Kovie or Spezza.


I just wonder if being treated the way he and some others were in Montreal this year, if he doesn't get that little bit of motivation to stick it to them all year long. He could end up with 80 points.

Very well put, couldnt agree more.

Neely4Life wrote:
Very well put, couldnt agree more.

Stop that...you and I agreeing is a very weird situation. I like the old days when you bagged on Spezza and I hated you for it. Now we agree about a player like Kovalev playing in Ottawa.

All kidding aside, I also wonder what this does to Heatley. Imagine for a second that Heatley is forced to return. They make it clear that he has to put up good numbers to increase his value, but should he do so and play the "good" soldier that he'll be out come the trade deadline or the offseason.

Suddenly you have Heatley playing on the top line, and possibly motivated to play well to get A) on Team Canada and B) to get out of Ottawa to the team he wants. At the same time you have the 2nd line scoring you've always dreamed of in Kovalev.

They have the cap room to afford it, barely but it's there. Along with some goaltending from Leclair and the East would have to be shaking it's heads.

Heatley Spezza Alfie
Kovalev Fisher Shannon/Foligno/whoever
Ruutu Kelley Shannon/Foligno
Shannon Bass Neil

Philips Wiercioch
Volchenkov Lee
Kuba Karlsson

Leclair
Elliott

If Heatley actually stayed in Ottawa, The Sens would have be close to unstoppable.

Neely4Life wrote:If Heatley actually stayed in Ottawa, The Sens would have be close to unstoppable.

Holy christ, is anyone else drooling??

I mean, assuming for an instant that Heatley's recent antics may have been more a case of bad advice from his agents, then suppose the Sens do in fact keep heatley at least up until Deadline day... AND, he performs up to par, or better...

whoa....

Well, it's not gonna happen, but it's a pretty sweet thought.

This puts the pressure back on Heatley now because The Sens really dont need him and they really dont need to return for him at this point. Good luck Dany, fuc king moron.