NHL Free Agents 2010: Ilya Kovalchuk About To Sign Deal With The Devil(s)?

Posted: 5th July 2010 by Mark Ritter in NHL
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According to Mark Everson of the New York Post, the New Jersey Devils appear to be the front runners to sign unrestricted free agent Ilya Kovalchuk. Everson cites a source that suggests the deal will be for $60 million over seven years, which is far less than the New York Islanders rumored deal of $100 million over 10 years. Kovalchuk, who was rumored to be headed to the Los Angeles Kings last Friday, rejected that offer over the weekend, leaving the New York Islanders and Devils as the front runners in the sweepstakes for the NHL's top free agent. While this deal has yet to be announced by the Devils or Kovalchuk’s agent, it makes sense on the surface, especially if Kovalchuk is longing for a Stanley Cup. Though the Devils were unable to get past the Philadelphia Flyers in the first ...

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