So the title is a little very misleading  but if I may be so bold as to propose a trade.

Sami Salo, Pavol Demitra and… Cody Hodgson

for

Ilya Kovalchuk (assuming he signs a cap loophole contract that would lower the hit to $5 mil a year).

Bold move? You bet. But with Louie, Sedins, Kesler and Kovalchuk all in their primes that creates a real cup contender (not one based on hype).

Think about it. Hate to see Cody go but it’s a deal that can finally bring a parade to Vancouver that doesn’t include tight leather pants.