Kovalchuk has actually performed better this season and last season than in previous years though.
I don't see any issues with a 1 year no risk deal. What else are the Flames going to do with all that cap space for 1 season? We barely have any assets left because Treliving decided he'd rather trade it all away for underwhelming players.
His back will be up against the wall and he'll have to get creative. Signing a UFA will ironically be the more prudent move and Kovalchuk definitely has the skillset we desperately need. RH shot with a one timer and speed to burn. I could see him working out as well as Iggy did with the Bruins that 1 season.
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