This morning the Devils official Twitter announced the re-signing of their trade deadline pick up of Ilya Kovalchuk. The Saga is over, the press conference is tomorrow. Now let's get on with it hockey fans!
The Kings have lost the Kovalchuk sweepstakes and now the concensus is that they will look to Holmgren's latest addition to the trade block in Simon Gagne. The Kings are said to be the most interested. Gagne will be entering the last year of his 5 year contract, he will make 5.25M next season and will be a UFA after next season.
David Pagnotta from The Fourth Period says "Yup. They are close to a deal." when asked about the Kings making a move for a winger in the Eastern Conference. A consitant rumor has been Simon Gagne to LA for former Flyers draft pick Justin Williams. Williams is set to make 3.5M and is in the last year of his contract as well, set to be a UFA after next season.
The Kings also have some great young goaltending in Quick and Bernier. However LA said that they had no intention on moving either. Keep in mind that Flyers signed former LA Kings defenseman Sean O'Donnell another Kings Defenseman could be on their way in.
Thanks to the band Static X for helping me write this in under 5 minutes. :)
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