Some interesting ideas here. Creative way to get Lazar - I would bet the Flames protect him though. The Kovy thing is a big wild card, but this is a realistic way to make it happen - as part of a larger deal.

I was reading one of the the Flame fan sites and they have to protect Johnny Hockey, Monahan, Backlund, Bennett, Frolik, are locks then it comes to Brouwer, Chiasson, Ferland and Lazar and Lazar hasn't been able to do alot in Calgary and hasn't posted the best stats.

Lazar will for sure be protected.

As a Devils fan this is the best deal for us since the last one. Zacha needs to bounce back from a tough season due to concussions and only got going part of the year. Merrill has been too inconsistent to be trusted as a NHL regular and as a fan base we are bracing for trading Kovi for a 2nd round pick and maybe a prospect because of his age and history. I would take this trade from the Devils perspective.

Don't think Devils would give up on Zacha like that.

So to much?

Yeah Kovalchuk isn't going to Edmonton he wants to be near his homes in either the New York City Area or Florida. Edmonton isn't an option and besides he's currently talking with the SKA about staying overseas.