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On Kovalchuk (again), DiPietro (again): We didn't start the fire

Dominik Jul 22 2010, 3:09a

Comparisons of Ilya Kovalchuk's long-term deal to Rick DiPietro's miss the point.

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Still, Lamoriello said he "absolutely" rolled his eyes when the Islanders signed Rick DiPietro to a...

posted by Dominik, Jul 20, 2010

Still, Lamoriello said he "absolutely" rolled his eyes when the Islanders signed Rick DiPietro to a 15-year contract in 2006 and when Washington signed Alex Ovechkin to a 13-year contract in 2008. He also said he "absolutely" rolled his eyes when Kovalchuk’s contract was completed.

So why would he sign Kovalchuk to such a deal?

"You’d have to speak to ownership about that."

— Loophole Lou on how he "might" agree these deals aren't good for the league. Full quote and more at Tom Gulitti's Fire & Ice blog. UPDATE: Obviously, the topic in comments has turned to discuss the NHL's rejection of the contract. For theories as to why, follow along... UPDATE 2: Quisp at Jewels from the Crown is all over this with hilarity and insight. Spend your lunch break there.

Dog bites man: Rick DiPietro officially shut down

Dominik Jan 20 2009, 5:57p

As long expected and even longer hoped by fans, the Islanders have decided to shut down injured goaltender Rick DiPietro for the season.

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