Barry Melrose on ESPN earlier today. "The team that needs him most, and the team that has the assets to get Kovalchuk are the Bruins." "It makes sense he goes to Boston, I'd be surprised if Kovalchuk doesn't end up there."
Well Barry, he didn't end up there, and this blogger is not surprised. Ilya Kovalchuk has been traded by the Atlanta Thrashers to the New Jersey Devils for two roster players, a prospect and a first round pick.
As I said since day one, Kovalchuck would not be a Bruin. Ray Whitney and Keith Tkachuk are the real targets for Boston. I would say Tkachuk would be more likely.
With the Boston losing streak extended to nine, it will be telling to see what Peter Chiarelli does over the next week. If he doesn't make a trade before the deadline, he could be sending a message that he is looking at getting two top picks in the 2010 entry draft.
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