Good Morning Kids...

I am always amazed at how this day breaks out...

I think this summer will be quite different than the last few. Sure, we will see a the big names go by 1pm or so... likely Kovalchuk, Gonchar, Volchenkov, etc...However today in total I predict around 10 UFA signings, followed by a slow burn this summer.

On Kovalchuk...

New Jersey could be back in on Kovalchuk, but the Kings are still the favorite...and then there is my theory...

THIS IS ONLY A THEORY....

Brian Burke has EVERYONE FOOLED. He will sign Kovalchuk. He always planned to sign Kovalchuk. He just never wanted anyone to know it. But seriously how can the team that makes the most money and happens to have the cap space due to the team being down for a few years really pass up the most potent UFA we have ever or will ever see? And Kovalchuk is 27. I don't see the Leafs turning away from this kind of opportunity. Today they could potentially sign a player who finishes his career with them as one of the top 10 or even top 5 scorers in NHL history. If Burke had made it known even slightly he had interest the Leaf fans would be insane today.

I may be completely wrong here....and again this is total speculation. I have talked to Burke and he has told me, like he has told everyone he would not be in on Kovalchuk today.

Enjoy the rumor updates above...and I will continue to update all day long

Ek's Note...

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