Ilya Kovalchuk has always been something of a target for the Rangers, notably Sean Avery. But will the Devils winger’s 15-year, $100 million contract and repercussions with the league now make him more of a target in road arenas for boo birds and fans holding signs? The Devils visit Madison Square Garden Thursday night for
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Ilya Kovalchuk Aside, Devils Landed Another Key Free Agent, Anton Volchenkov
Ilya Kovalchuk wasn’t the only free agent the Devils pursued with tenacity this summer. They needed to rebuild their defense corps and wasted no time getting Anton Volchenkov and Henrik Tallinder, locking up both veterans on the first day of free agency. Click Here To Continue Reading
Jay Grossman on SB Nation’s Rink Side Radio With Joe Fortunto
This week (September 20, 2010) Joe & Rink Side Radio are joined by special guest President and Player Agent Jay Grossman of PuckAgency, LLC. Click Here To Listen To Podcast
Contract rejection didn’t tempt Ilya Kovalchuk to sign with another NHL team
There was never any chance that Ilya Kovalchuk would negotiate with another NHL team after his initial 17-year, $102 million contract with the Devils was rejected by the league and an arbitrator declared him an unrestricted free agent again. But there was the thought of playing in Russia’s Kontinetal Hockey League. “I told Lou (Lamoriello) right away the only
Agents Grossman, Pulver Discuss Ilya Kovalchuk Deal on OTR
NHL player agent Ian Pulver, speaking on Off The Record with Michael Landsberg on Wednesday, disagreed that Ilya Kovalchuk‘s original 17-year, $102 million contract should have been rejected by the NHL. “In the collective agreement there is no limit or term in the length of a contract,” said Pulver, who represents Mike Cammalleri among other players.
Ovechkin, Malkin and Kovalchuk fight fire with ice
Russia’s top ice hockey stars Aleksandr Ovechkin, Ilya Kovalchuk and Evgeny Malkin joined forces to play a charity match to raise money for children affected by last month’s forest fires. It has been a while since Russian ice hockey fans have been able to see the likes of Aleksandr Ovechkin, Evgeny Malkin and Ilya Kovalchuk
Ilya Kovalchuk and Devils have a deal
The Devils’ persistence and patience paid off — for them and Ilya Kovalchuk. The NHL finally agreed Friday to approve the 15-year, $100 million contract Kovalchuk signed with the Devils eight days ago, according to multiple sources. The decision came after lengthy negotiations between the league and the NHL Players’ Association resulted in an amendment
NHL, NHLPA reach agreement governing long-term contracts
The National Hockey League Players’ Association and National Hockey League early Saturday announced an agreement that will implement new rules governing the parameters of long-term contracts and how they are valued within the NHL Salary Cap System. As part of the agreement, the NHL will register the contract between the New Jersey Devils and Ilya
Jay Grossman interview with Bob McCown & John Shannon of the FAN 590
Jay Grossman with Bob McCown & John Shannon on FAN 590
Devils’ signing of Ilya Kovalchuk puts a smile on coach John MacLean’s face
The best news John MacLean received this summer was getting hired to coach the Devils. However, the signing of Ilya Kovalchuk today ranks a close second. “I have a smile on my face,” MacLean told The Star-Ledger. Now it will be MacLean’s job to fit a talented individual into the Devils’ team concept. “We all