Now that Kovalchuk is a free agent (as I predicted), what next?
First thing that should happen is he gives his agent, Jay Grossman, the Heisman.
“Talk to da hand,” Kovi should declare. “I must break you.”
It’s a move many Kings fans would welcome. Jay Grossman has been cast as the villain in this saga and many believe him to be the reason Lombardi got punked.
The way I look at it is, “who’s wearing the pants in this relationship?”
Regardless of Jay’s true role in his client’s failed contract, it is clear to me that the two should part ways. Kovalchuk really has no choice but to get new representation if he wants to restore some semblance of control. It won’t be real control, just the appearance of it.
Otherwise, he will stick with the status quo and continue to let Jay and Lou run his life. At least that will be the perception. The whole world knows that Ilya will sign with the Devils. We know this because Ilya made it known his undying love for New Jersey. He lost any ability to negotiate. He’s behind the eight ball.
So we will see very soon just how smart Kovalchuk is. If he even has half a brain, he must cut the cord. If not, my only conclusion is that for as incredibly talented as he is, he isn’t very bright.
Kchuk signed on to the deal and signed an agreement with G-Man, so what is he going to do?
Do you really expect G-Man to just walk away from a commission large enough to buy half the children in a small 3rd world country and keep him in vodka?
The G-Man did the contract with Kchuk’s approval. And, if the G-man goes Kchuk would have to pay him to walk. Why should he go, anyway?
The gleem in Kchuk’s eyes may not appear bright enough to illuminate the print on a contract but I think he can count in units of a million. If he can’t I’ll bet that lovely wife of his can.
Of course around Moscow these days a $100m won’t buy a Dacha with cement floors.
Kovalchuk can fire his agent at anytime. Grossman’s commission is void just like the contract he helped broker. So there is nothing stopping Kovi from dumping his ass.
Waves:
Looks like someone agrees with you!
http://lakingsnews.com/2010/08/09/kovalchuk-the-mind-of-a-mad-man/
2 weeks since an update. Hope your not in jail.LOL
You rock Dom! Thanks for even noticing. No, not in jail. Quite the contrary. There is something afoot and if it comes together, I’m going to bet you’ll dig it.
I’m relieved.Looking forward to tipping back a few brews during a Kings game with you.