NHL Buzz: Kovalchuk Decision Day

September 1st, 2010 by Todd Cordell Leave a reply »
Today is the final day for the NHL to review Ilya Kovalchuk's new contract. The NHL has until 5 PM ET to make its decision on Kovalchuk. All signs seem to be toward the NHL approving the contract; then again, we all thought Kovalchuk and the Devils would win the arbitration hearing.

My take: I personally think this contract will be approved. The main reason is that in the last two years of Ilya Kovalchuk's contract he earns $3 million and $4 million respectively. That is a significant upgrade from the $500,000 to $600,000 he would have earned in his last contract.

Joel Quenneville stated yesterday that he expects Marty Turco to start between 55-60 games this season. For all you fantasy owners out there who are desperate for a good backup goalie, Corey Crawford is your guy.

My take: That is exactly how many starts I expected from Marty Turco; though he can handle the puck much better than Crawford, I wouldn't be surprised if Crawford took over.

Talks between Niclas Bergfors and the Atlanta Thrashers have completely stalled. Though an offer sheet is unlikely, I wouldn't be shocked if a team jumped in and signed him to one.

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