roar111 1 Report post Posted March 6, 2014 So as you guys know Kovy jumped ship from New Jersey this past off-season for the KHL. Part of the penalty for the huge contract Devils mgmt gave Kovy was a $3 M fine, losing a 3rd rounder in 2011, and a 1st rounder from either the 2011, 2012, 2013, or 2014 drafts. But now that Kovy's gone, the Devils asked the league to at least reduce the penalty, because, well, Kovy's gone. So now apparently the Devils don't lose their first-rounder, but they have to pick 30th in the first round, and their $3 mil fine is halved. Link's here: http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=708210&navid=nhl:topheads or should I post the whole article?Anyways, interesting bit of news. I would be laughing if the Devils tanked and had to give up their first overall pick without Kovy. I guess this would also be a somewhat advantageous year for the Cup winners because they get to move up in the draft, albeit by only one spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrangler 157 Report post Posted March 6, 2014 I'm having difficulty with the concept of reconsideration here. Kovalchuk not remaining was always a possibility -- they knew that. So they took their chances, and didn't get all they hoped for. Deal with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bwhockey17 12 Report post Posted March 6, 2014 I thought they should just live with the consequences, but it doesn't matter much to me. I mean Kovy jumped ship, and I know we don't know this yet, but whoever they pick at #30 likely won't have the same magnitude of impact Kovy had. I could be completely wrong on that though. Only time will tell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
215BroadStBullies610 435 Report post Posted March 6, 2014 It isn't fair to other NHL franchises. Now they should expect to be relieved of the aforementioned consequences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrangler 157 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 The precedent can create problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 The precedent can create problems.The NHL doesn't concern themselves with consistency or precedent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrangler 157 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 We've learned that from supplemental discipline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 Who knew the NHL had parole hearings. I guess they convinced Bettman that they had been rehabilitated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ibeck 38 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 The NHL doesn't concern themselves with consistency or precedent. Especially when numerous other teams (luongoa/vancouver, zetterberg/detroit etc) did the same type of contract work and didnt get punished. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 They felt the Luongo contract was punishment enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ibeck 38 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 They felt the Luongo contract was punishment enough.Hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
