TSN also reported that winning was #1 concern for Kovalchuk, so there's some mixed reports here

Not really.

Red wings pushing for Kovalchuk and Kovalchuk wanting to win can both exist at the same time. He would just say no. Doesn't mean red wings don't want him.

I dont want him
How tf is he going to help in our situation

Lock him in to a three year deal. I see that as definitely beneficial.
I understand we're not likely to win a cup next year.
But I expect to be competing for one after this year.
That's my view.

http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/mike-hoffmans-longtime-girlfriend-allegedly-behind-campaign-of-harassment-against-melinda-and-erik-karlsson

Melinda Karlsson has filed an order of protection against the longtime girlfriend of Senators forward Mike Hoffman — alleging a campaign of harassment that plagued the Karlssons after the death of their son

“Monika Caryk has uttered numerous statements wishing my unborn child dead,” says Melinda Karlsson’s sworn statement to the court.

“She also uttered that she wished I was dead and that someone should ‘take out’ my husband’s legs to ‘end his career.’

wtffff

Like that figure skater girl 😂

There were some rumors about this but I didn't think they were true.

This team will never stop to amaze me.

Numbers speculated on OEL verbal agreement are correct. 8 yrs...$8.25 aav. No move clause. Likely captaincy. Yotes and OEL...all in.

Ottawa quickly becoming a circus with all this gossip

Seems fitting that the owner of the Cirque du Soleil is rumored to be looking at acquiring the team.