What would it take... And would you do it?

by bflo on Dec 22, 2009 6:01 PM EST

Simple question really... I just read on TSN that Atlanta and Kovalchuk have hit a "snag" in their contract negotiations. Basically all Im asking is what you guys think the Sabres would have to give up to get him here, obiviously it would be alot... Me personally I wouldnt pull the trigger on a trade unless he was locked up for a few more years... wouldnt want to see a Hossa-to-the-Pens type of senario happen.

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It would take a lot

Not sure he would be happy playing more defense, but i would love to get a guy like him. I aslo think we would have to have a deal done before we traded for him. Pommer, Butler or Sekera and a high pick might work for Atlanta. Im sure we would have to move someone with a good sized contract to make room for Kovalchuk’s salary though.

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by weswed51 on Dec 22, 2009 7:07 PM EST reply actions

No, we wouldn’t, more than likely.

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by Afino on Dec 22, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions

thx for the link

very interesting

Rookies are like teabags...you don't know what you're gonna get until you put them in hot water. -Harry Neale

by weswed51 on Dec 23, 2009 6:18 PM EST up reply actions

They’d ask for Tyler Myers. So no.

by Afino on Dec 22, 2009 7:13 PM EST reply actions

i agree there… I wouldnt give Myers up. But I wouldnt mind dangling Pominville and Butler/Sekera and maybe a Portland boy. I admit it would be alot and I doubt it would ever happen but his scoring in our lineup would be pretty damn amazing to see.

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by bflo on Dec 22, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions

if it would win a stanley cup for buffalo, i’d trade anyone but miller.

by lassathrax on Dec 23, 2009 12:34 AM EST reply actions

It would depend on if we could sign Kovalchuk. I wouldn’t want to trade the house for a rental player. Besides, they may want Miller as part of a package deal with Pavalec or another of their goaltenders.

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by Zachary Zielonka on Dec 23, 2009 6:45 AM EST reply actions

Not a player to carry a team

Kovalchuk is a very talented, skilled player, but I’m not sure how well he’d fit in in the much tougher Northeast Division. While his offensive abilities clearly are high, I just don’t see him as a guy who can put a team on his shoulders and carry them through the playoffs. Atlanta has built a relatively solid team around him now, and he’s not dominant. Indeed, when he scores, the Thrashers tend to lose. There are relatively few true “franchise players” in today’s NHL, and I don’t think he’s one of them. I just couldn’t see moving several key pieces of a roster that is doing well so far for a guy who scores points, but doesn’t necessarily win. Salary also would be an issue.

by VA Sabres Fan on Jan 1, 2010 11:17 PM EST reply actions