Ice Scoopz: Friday Afternoon

*-> It appears the Kovalchuk saga could be drawing close to the finish line. Sportsnet, Yahoo and ESPN are all reporting an agreement has been reached by the New Jersey organization and the Kovalchuk camp and has been reviewed and accepted by the NHL. TSN however is reporting as of 3pm no agreement has gone through the NHL offices. The contract may be finalized by the Devils but it still isn't official yet. Reports are saying that it may not be until late Saturday before the contract is submitted, reviewed and announced. All the conditions including the length have been met by the Devils so this deal is expected to pass. Ill be glad when this one is all over finally!