Ilya Kovalchuk (non) update and some Capitals news - Washington Post (blog)

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No word yet on whether the NHLPA will file a grievance over the NHL's decision to reject Ilya Kovachuk's 17-year contract with the Devils. But this much I can tell you: The entire hockey world is checking e-mail and Twitter every few minutes looking for an update on this intriguing matter. A decision could come today. As for Kovalchuk's status -- whether he is an unrestricted free agent or Devils property -- New Jersey GM Lou Lamoriello wouldn't answer that question either. According to someone who would know but was not authorized to speak publicly on the subject, Kovalchuk… Full Story »