Live Radio Discussion of the Kovalchuk Situation - Tonight@6pm
by timmyf on Feb 3, 2010 4:13 PM EST
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Folks, it's been an interesting 24 hours for the Thrashers. Almost exactly one day ago, John Kincade announced that the Thrashers would be trading Ilya Kovalchuk. We got some details about the contract he was offered. Kincade also claimed that Kari Lehtonen is on the way out.
Things seemed to be moving even closer in the evening, when our very own Falconer received word from a source close to the situation claiming that a deal with the Los Angeles Kings was "close." He posted that information here, and about 20 minutes later, it was posted to the SB Nation blog From the Rink.
Later that evening, TSN's Bob McKenzie shot back at Falconer, going so far as to call him, and by extension, this blog, "amateur hour." Now hey there.
Of course, today we find out that Ilya Kovalchuk has, in fact, been told that he will be traded. A trade is not finished at this point, but one can be expected over the next couple days.
Given all of the excitement around the situation, the four of us here at BWA thought it would be appropriate to bump up an idea that we were planning for after the Olympic break. We'd like to have a live discussion of happenings with the Thrashers, probably weekly, and allow fans to submit questions both ahead of time and live. The plan was to test out some services and finalize our plans during the break. Given the current situation, though, we decided to run a test tonight and invite all of you to join us.
So this evening at 6:00 PM EST, you're welcome to join us for a live discussion of the Kovalchuk situation. We'll be using the BlogTalkRadio hosting service. A link to tonight's show is right here. Myself, Falconer, and Aaron should all be on the line, no word yet if Milkshake can make it. as well as last minute Milkshake...
If you have a question or comment, you may call in during the show. We should be able to take a limited number of calls. However, you're much more likely to get your question in by submitting in advance. We've set up a voice mailbox where you can leave comments and questions, the number is (503) 4-ATL-BWA. You're welcome to call in and leave a message.
A disclaimer: we haven't tested out this service yet, so don't expect this to be a fully smooth, well-produced radio show. This is a pilot, a test, whatever you'd like to call it. Still, we hope you can join us.
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Can’t we just post our questions for discussion right here? I’ll start:
Who gets packaged in a trade with Kovy? His super-good buddy Max? Armstrong? Lehtonen?
I doubt I can figure out how to listen on my phone at the gym, but I’ll try to download the archive later. Good luck!
by godsendjen on Feb 3, 2010 4:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You can. The idea is to play the questions on the show, rather than just read them. But this works too.
by timmyf on Feb 3, 2010 4:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Who will be the next Thrasher to wear the “C”??
by tsibert on Feb 3, 2010 5:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking about that last week? Bogo is too young, how about Reasoner?
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by The Falconer on Feb 3, 2010 5:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Falconer, ssh! We’re supposed to talk about that on the show.
Jeeeeze.
by timmyf on Feb 3, 2010 5:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
While I would have no problem with Reasoner being the Captain, I really want someone who is under contract for a while and will wear the C for more than a year or two. Who has been the longest tenured captain? Mellanby at 2 years?
What will last longer: the Thrashers Captain’s curse or the Nittymaki curse?
by Pfloyd75 on Feb 3, 2010 5:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Moose should be the captain, but I’m not sure how that would work out as far as being on the ice.
by SilverRubicon on Feb 3, 2010 6:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Assuming he’s not moved before the trade deadline…
by SilverRubicon on Feb 3, 2010 6:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Moose is a great leader, but I’m not a fan of goalies being captains. They have enough to worry about with their own job and aren’t recognized officially as captain.
by Sunshine36616 on Feb 3, 2010 6:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
First of all I want to give some props to The Falconer and others who said in the past that Grossman was asking for the maximum and never changed it. Jeff Schultz of the AJC, who I do trust, confirmed that today. You guys were right and I was wrong. It seems that I will also be proven wrong about the trade not happening before the Olympics. However, I suspect that what Kovy brings in a trade is going to seriously piss off the local fans and most of them are going to say “We only got THAT for him?”
It does seem that Kovy never bought into the organization’s direction and was willing to stay here ONLY if paid the maximum salary for 12 years. He had to know he was unlikely to get it from the Thrashers and that he won’t get it from another NHL team. While I do think that the owner’’s offers were not jokes but also could have been better, in fairness I have to say that you can’t meet in the middle when you’re the only guy in the middle. Schultz says that Grossman never came off the “12 years for the max” demand and that was never going to happen.
I’d like to say that I can speak Russian rather well and I’ve spent more time in that part of the world than almost anyone here who wasn’t born there. I can promise you that whatever motivates and is important to Kovy is so completely foreign to most North Americans that most of you will never guess or understand what he wants. I will just simply say that it would not surprise me at all if he signs a 12 year deal for a ton of money to play in the KHL. I could also see him signing a contract with the Rangers or Kings for somewhat less than the Thrashers offered him to stay. Boo to Kovy for stringing us along that he was serious about staying here and boo for the owners who once again have failed to find a way to convince a very important free agent to stay here.
by Zontar on Feb 3, 2010 6:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
"We only got THAT for him?"
I have a bar stool that backchecks more than Kovy.
by SilverRubicon on Feb 3, 2010 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Kevin Allen says “more than Hossa” and I tend to agree.
I hope we’ll all be happy, but let’s face it: we’re losing the only remaining face of our franchise. We’re all going to be a bit bummed out about it.
by timmyf on Feb 3, 2010 7:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks. Kudos to Timmy F for getting it going.
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by The Falconer on Feb 3, 2010 7:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just listened to the show… You guys seem wildly optimistic what Kovy is going to bring in return. I think a roster player and a prospect/draft pick is reasonable.
by SilverRubicon on Feb 3, 2010 7:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The current asking price is two young players, two prospects, and a 1st-rounder. I think we’ll get 4 of those 5.
by timmyf on Feb 3, 2010 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Still think that’s wildly optimistic.
by SilverRubicon on Feb 3, 2010 8:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Depending on the first rounder I would be happy with two young players and a 1st rounder, or a young player, prospect, and a 1st rounder (of course with a good 1st rounder and a prospect who should play and add something to the organization starting next season).
by Ferkahn on Feb 3, 2010 9:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ask high.
I’ll be astonished if they get their asking price though.
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by The Falconer on Feb 4, 2010 2:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Loved the pilot, any timeline for the next one?
Thanks for taking the time to do this.
by Cracker! on Feb 3, 2010 10:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I liked the pilot, but I think it needs a wacky neighbor or a cute but disobedient dog. Andy Richter is available for either role.
by btn on Feb 3, 2010 10:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The goal is immediately after the Kovalchuk trade.
And btn, we do need a sidekick…
by timmyf on Feb 3, 2010 11:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Mackenzie’s latest TSN piece says the current asking price is a top 6 forward, a top 4 defenseman and a high draft pick or prospect. I think that sounds reasonable.
by godsendjen on Feb 3, 2010 10:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bob Mackenzie
Mackenzie said Waddell was asking for Jack Johnson…
Jack Johnson?!
Geez, just what this franchise needs: a D-man who’s a MINUS 60 for his 3-year career.
In short, if you fused Garnet Exelby with Zach Bogosian, you get Jack Johnson.
by Black ice in Alabama on Feb 4, 2010 12:48 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good first effort on the radio show. Once the timing gets worked out that could be pretty good.
by Thrashfan01 on Feb 4, 2010 7:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, typically hosts are in the same room and guests are on the phone. We are all in different locations. It’ll take some thinking to figure out…
by timmyf on Feb 4, 2010 9:36 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
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