...17 years for Kovalchuk.  This has some impact on the Hawks, as it means the Kings won't be adding this mutant to become a force that frightens my bowels into non-existence.  Anyway, Kovy is heading back to Newark in a reported 17-year deal that could top 150 mildo.  Some have suggested that this will start the dominoes falling amongst free agents, but I don't see how that works at all.  No one is anywhere near Kovy's galaxy.  But we shall see.

Look for a lot of Quick-for-Simon Gagne rumors to heat up.  And I think that's all.


EDIT: Simon Gagne has been traded to Tampa Bay for former Hawk pilon Matt Walker and a fourth round pick, as the Kings are seemingly left with nothing but a handful of themselves. --McClure