would you guys do this trade of Brendan Smith for Ilya Kovalchuk?

Kings retain 2 million of Kovalchuk's cap hit

they both have two years left on their deals

basically the money would stay the same as it is now, Rangers on the hook for like a 4.2 million cap hit, Kings still on hook for total of 6.2 million hit
- jimbo83

Diamond hard pass.

Diamond hard pass.
- Tonybere

I don't think I would either, just throwing it out there

He must read my posts. I should get a check
- mdw7413

A mental health check.

would you guys do this trade of Brendan Smith for Ilya Kovalchuk?

Kings retain 2 million of Kovalchuk's cap hit

they both have two years left on their deals

basically the money would stay the same as it is now, Rangers on the hook for like a 4.2 million cap hit, Kings still on hook for total of 6.2 million hit
- jimbo83

No way!

No way!
- Fenrir

I think the question is, would you rather have Brendan Smith playing forward the next two seasons at a 4.25 mil cap hit or Ilya Kovalchuk?

would you guys do this trade of Brendan Smith for Ilya Kovalchuk?

Kings retain 2 million of Kovalchuk's cap hit

they both have two years left on their deals

basically the money would stay the same as it is now, Rangers on the hook for like a 4.2 million cap hit, Kings still on hook for total of 6.2 million hit
- jimbo83

Go (frank) yourself

Go (frank) yourself
- mdw7413

I think the question is, would you rather have Brendan Smith playing forward the next two seasons at a 4.25 mil cap hit or Ilya Kovalchuk?
- jimbo83

Well, when you put it like that, Ilya is the obvious choice although the ability to shift Smith back to D is more utilitarian. I also don't like his attitude and don't think he would be good for the room. Also, Smith on the 4th line is fine, where would Kovy fit?

I think the question is, would you rather have Brendan Smith playing forward the next two seasons at a 4.25 mil cap hit or Ilya Kovalchuk?
- jimbo83

Not a chance of Kovalphuck being of any use in a Rangers uniform while he finishes out his career.
And I think that if Smith keeps playing the way he has, he will be elsewhere by the time his contract is done, too.

Go (frank) yourself
- mdw7413

Take it that's a "NO"?

I think the question is, would you rather have Brendan Smith playing forward the next two seasons at a 4.25 mil cap hit or Ilya Kovalchuk?
- jimbo83

Id rather have Smith honestly. He is an insurance policy if a Dman goes down during the game and he plays a 4 line game. Kovalchuck will have to play top line and PP minutes. Rather let kids flourish there.

Take it that's a "NO"?
- Fenrir

Not necessarily. He might just be talking dirty.

Id rather have Smith honestly. He is an insurance policy if a Dman goes down during the game and he plays a 4 line game. Kovalchuck will have to play top line and PP minutes. Rather let kids flourish there.
- tbreinold

well also, Brendan Smith is much easier to buyout this June if they choose to go that route, to me that's probably the biggest reason why I think I'd say no

this trade idea is definitely pooptier for Kings than Rangers though, paying 6.25 mil for Brendan Smith is awful

Not necessarily. He might just be talking dirty.
- Wildschwein

Not this time

I think the question is, would you rather have Brendan Smith playing forward the next two seasons at a 4.25 mil cap hit or Ilya Kovalchuk?
- jimbo83

Smith has more use. I would rather go with 6 D than 5 if someone gets injured during a game. Plus Smith seems like a good lockeroom guy and I think that is important with how young the team is

Not this time
- mdw7413

It’s so hard to tell sometimes.

It’s so hard to tell sometimes.
- Wildschwein

I have an irrational hate for Kovalchuk. One of my favorite moments was Avery making him insane during the Thrashers playoff series.

I have an irrational hate for Kovalchuk. One of my favorite moments was Avery making him insane during the Thrashers playoff series.
- mdw7413

Truly?

I wonder where said hate originated? Kovy isn’t exactly a poop disturber.

Truly?

I wonder where said hate originated? Kovy isn’t exactly a poop disturber.
- Wildschwein

He comes across as more of a poop head. Never liked him either.

Truly?

I wonder where said hate originated? Kovy isn’t exactly a poop disturber.
- Wildschwein

No idea.

He comes across as more of a poop head. Never liked him either.
- Fenrir

Yeah I don’t have any love for him either. Only indifference.

No idea.
- mdw7413

One day I’ll sit you on my couch and we’ll get to the bottom of it.

One day I’ll sit you on my couch and we’ll get to the bottom of it.
- Wildschwein

Things are getting kinky now

Truly?

I wonder where said hate originated? Kovy isn’t exactly a poop disturber.
- Wildschwein

World Juniors against Canada for me. Never even waivered in all the time since. F him.

One day I’ll sit you on my crotch and we’ll get to the bottom of it.
- Wildschwein

- fixed