The Jets coming off a big win at home against the Coyotes face the Devils Saturday in a CBC Hockey Night in Canada match up.
If you find the CBC Jets broadcast a bit uninspired, tune in the play by play of 1290TSN Radio
Expect the Winnipeg boo birds to be out in force for Devils Ilya Kovalchuk, who after eight seasons with the Thrashers, he was traded to the Devils in February 2010. As a free agent he signed a 17 year, $102 million contract with the Devils in 2010, but the contract was ruled invalid by the NHL; new terms of 15 years and $100 million were later signed.
In the final year of his contract, Kovalchuk and the Thrashers could not come to an agreement on an extension. Kovalchuk was traded on February 4, 2010, to the Devils. the New Jersey Atlanta received Johnny Oduya, Niclas Bergfors, Patrice Cormier, and a first round selection in the 2010 draft.
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