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Pavel095:
The interesting fact is that Kovalchuk played together for Atlanta with Todd Rierden, that’s maybe the answer why Caps acquired him :snicker:
DC_1908:
This is an interesting, albiet not unsurprising move.
Kovi, while historically an elite offense player, has rarely nor historically shown to be a blue-collar PK/Face Off winning expert.
While I’m sure Ovie, Varna, Orlov are psyched he’s here, what’s gonna be the payoff? And, will it be worth the time and scrtaches of Dowd, Panik. Lispsch or Hathaway?
I’ll be honest, there’s plausibly that Kovi can put up 20 while with the Caps. But there a bigger chance he wont, and our line up will suffer.
None the less, hope for the best. Just know, as sure as Carbon is an organic molecule, Kovi never was or never bill close to Sir Sergei The Fedorv
4 Caps:
It appears from the morning skate that Kolvachuk will be on the 3rd line with Eller and Hagelin. However, what I am excited about is seeing him on the 2nd PP unit. At the morning skate they had him playing the high slot and he has a wicked shot. It should definitely give more room for Ovie in his office because the defense will have to be aware of where Kovy is. I am definitely excited to see him play.
richkrt99:
Im okay with Kovi with Eller and Hags, but doubt that helps the shut down serviceability of that line. I mean I don't really know Kovi, but appears to be offensive minded with his/team D not being a big concern for him (based on his career stats)
I'd even be okay trying Oshie with Hags and Eller, but would think that somewhat of a demotion for Oshie (not that he would complain) Oshie would definitely make that a killer shutdown line and would help the scoring there too, however, Oshie is the only one currently really scoring goals on the 2nd line...okay Vranna got one SUnday...out of the last ....10-15 games?
I'd bet Panik moves to 4th line and Leipsic sits. I like his tenacity, but Leipsic hasn't done much in the last 20 games and Panik is much bigger body
Go Caps
Pavel095:
Good article:
https://www.nhl.com/news/alex-ovechkin-ilya-kovalchuk-fulfill-dream-together/c-315519818
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