Kovalchuk Watch: Absurdity Edition
by timmyf on Feb 4, 2010 10:20 AM EST
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After the news two days ago that Ilya Kovalchuk will no longer be a Thrasher, there has been an almost constant drip of updates about the potential trade. While the folks here at BWA typically don't run rumors, some of them are just too good to pass up.
We have credible reports that Ilya Kovalchuk did, in fact, eat breakfast this morning. Details of the breakfast are scarce, but it's safe to assume that it probably included eggs. Less certain: did it include pancakes, waffles, or a bagel? Or perhaps french toast? And, if it did include french toast, does that reveal Kovalchuk's plans to sign a contract with the Montreal Canadiens this summer?
Also in question is the beverage of choice. Was caffeine involved? In the form of coffee or tea? Or did Kovalchuk stick with a simple juice for his breakfast? It is also possible that he drank some sort of smoothie or protein shake, which could call into question the other reports of a solid breakfast.
The fact is, we just don't know. And maybe we should all calm down a little bit.
Updates when we have them...
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iReport from a bystander
Just witnessed Kovalchuk take is dog out for his morning walk. Roughly 3 minutes into the walk, the dog proceeded to drop a doo on the sidewalk. Kovalchuk by habit chose to let others clean up the mess and do the dirty work for him as he quickly made his way to the other end of the street.
by Cracker! on Feb 4, 2010 10:39 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I encourage more posts like this one on this thread.
by timmyf on Feb 4, 2010 10:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
OK
Just witnessed Kovalchuk take is dog out for his morning walk. Roughly 3 minutes into the walk, the dog proceeded to drop a doo on the sidewalk. Kovalchuk by habit chose to let others clean up the mess and do the dirty work for him as he quickly made his way to the other end of the street.
by Prometheus74 on Feb 4, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You have angered Bob
apparently, that doo is worth 11.2 million a year. This is so amateur hour.
by dennylambert!! on Feb 4, 2010 11:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“you have angered Bob,” “that doo is worth 11.2 million a year,” or “That is so amateur hour?”
by dennylambert!! on Feb 4, 2010 11:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully all 3. But I was referring to “This is so amateur hour.”
by timmyf on Feb 4, 2010 12:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Its early
Kovy and Max were spotted walking out of the Buckhead Starbucks. Max was staring at his feet, bobbled his coffee, and spilled it all over a guy walking by. Kovy immediately began yelling at the poor guy. Later, when asked why he berated the man who had coffee spilled on him, Kovy said “I don’t like to be on the defensive, and I figured he’d be pissed.”
by TasteofFlames on Feb 4, 2010 12:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
iReporter from a bystander, 2/4/10 @ noon eastern
Witnesses say Kovalchuk just left the local Wachovia today in a bit of a huff. Jane Acworth of Buckhead, Ga reports that Kovalchuk was attempting to cash his last paycheck from the Atlanta Thrashers. However, there was a bit of a problem. A typo prohibited him from cashing the check.
Apparently the teller notice the typo, in the pay to the order of line “Ilya Kovaldchuck”. The teller was quick to point out that their was no D in Kovalchuk. Kovalchuk responded “what’s the difference if there is a D in there or not”. The teller replied “to cash a check this big, the D is very important”.
by Cracker! on Feb 4, 2010 12:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You know, this whole thing stems from a confusion from when Ilya first started with the team.
He was setting up his direct deposit, and of course, you have to give a voided check to get things started. So he did this. A day later, he went back and said, “I’d like back check,” (in his poor English, of course) and the team representative said, “No, you can’t, sorry.”
Since then, he’s never attempted it again.
by timmyf on Feb 4, 2010 12:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I want to play
12:13 am, Kovy heads over to the massage parlor for a foot massage. Sensing stress and probable deltoid muscle tightness over the contract situation, the masseuse asks Kovy to turn over so she can access his back. Kovy becomes angry the she demands back checking, and declares all Atlanta masseuses are the same. Kovy storms out of the parlor while shouting how back checking means nothing to him, and how the parlor will pay for this. Lost sighting after he left the parlor.
by dennylambert!! on Feb 4, 2010 12:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Kovy's media exchange today
http://thrashers.nhl.com/club/podcastplayer.htm?pid=392&iid=19905
apparently, $101 million over 12 years isnt enough for his wife and 3 kids.
by dennylambert!! on Feb 4, 2010 4:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
A few people have claimed that his comments weren’t meant to say, “It’s not enough money,” but “I have a family, I want stability.” Here’s a quote:
Question: The feeling is that you still want to be a Thrasher. Do you get to a point where you say to Jay, “Get a deal done?” Take what’s on the table?
Kovalchuk: But it should be a good deal for everybody, not just for one side, you know? So, [where I play] hockey, yes, but I’ve got family and three kids too.
The reason I used brackets on that piece of the statement is because I’m not 100% sure that’s what he said. The exchange starts around 3:40 of the interview. You’re welcome to make up your own mind.
by timmyf on Feb 4, 2010 4:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
not sure how that points to how he wants more stability more than money. it points to the opposite to me.
He’s asking,“if you want to be a thraser so much, why dont you just ask Grossman to make it happen?”
Kovy responds by saying “yes that would be nice, but the contract should benefit both parties, because I have to support a family”
by dennylambert!! on Feb 4, 2010 4:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m just trying to share the feelings expressed by other writers who are not Thrashers fans. We’ve got a different view of this…
by timmyf on Feb 4, 2010 4:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So, I have a huge problem with Kovy wanting more than Sidney Crosby or Alex Ovechkin.
My reasons:
He doesnt have the overall hockey ability that either of those two exhibit on a regular basis.
He doesnt work as hard as them.
He doesnt have their numbers on a yearly basis.
He doesnt avoid injuries quite as well (althought I admit, none of them are terrible in this category).
He doesnt display the leadership that those two do.
What is the reason they are offering him soooo much more money than these guys? I would much rather have 2 or 3 strong, young NHL-ready players (thinking evander kane-like players).
Please, show me the light on why $10 million a year sounds like a good idea to anyone…
by Chipspank12 on Feb 4, 2010 5:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t have a problem with him making more than Crosby or Ovechkin really. My problem is that he turned down the deal(s) that would make him higher paid than them. Had he taken the deal, it would have only been a year (or less) until someone one-upped his deal.
I don’t have any ill-will towards him though. He just wants a change of scenery and I can’t blame him there. He’s just trying to get it without looking like the bad guy.
by Pfloyd75 on Feb 4, 2010 6:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, nobody really knows what we can get. I mean, if we can get Hartnell and JvR or Carter and Giroux, I’d trade Kovy.
Somebody on Bleacher Report suggested Bobby Ryan, Scott Niedermeyer, and a 1st. Again, I’d take that easy.
Buuuuuttt… if we’re looking at a couple borderline 2nd liners and a high-risk/high-reward prospect, well, maybe we keep Kovy. It’s not like free agents are busting the door down trying to come to Atlanta.
by timmyf on Feb 4, 2010 6:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A few things…
You bring up an excellent point that players arent exactly dying to play here. And one way of getting them over that is paying them better than other places are willing. I completely understand this but I think that mostly applies to free agents. In this case, I understand him getting a contract similar to aforementioned players but not more.
I want to make it clear that I dont harbor ill-will towards Kovy (well no more than I do on any single day that he decides not to play defense). But if he wants a change of scenery or a quicker chance at a stanley cup, than say that. There are respectable ways for him to go about those topics. He will end up looking like a bad guy if Waddell is offering him overly generous contracts and Kovy keeps beating around the bush.
Lastly, if we actually close out a trade of the caliber that timmyf mentioned, I will be very happy for the team. It is not a white flag on the season to trade Kovy. However, the return has to be players that are ready to support a trip to the playoffs for the morale of the team to remain above water. If we keep him because the trade waters were lukewarm, I am fine with that too…
by Chipspank12 on Feb 4, 2010 6:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like we’ll find out tonight.
Kevin Allen says the deal’s going down this evening. He’s basically never wrong about Thrashers news. So there you go.
by timmyf on Feb 4, 2010 6:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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