The case is on, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger. The NHLPA has filed a grievance on behalf of Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk, whose 17-year, $102-million contract was rejected last week by the NHL.
Now the league and player's association must decide on an arbiter, who will then have 48 hours to rule whether Kovy’s contract is legal or not. Stay tuned.