Filed under: Stream The Ruling Is In: Kovalchuk Contract Won't Stand Contributors: Steve Lepore Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: The Ruling Is In: Kovalchuk Contract Won't Stand Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Arbitrator Richard Bloch has decided the Russian superstar's contract with the Devils is voided. More to come. 4 Total Updates Since Aug 9, 2010, 1:25am EDT Follow this stream August 9, 2010 Excerpts From Arbitrator Bloch's Ruling By Steve Lepore August 9, 2010 Lamoriello: Devils Have Already Begun Renegotiating with Kovalchuk By Steve Lepore August 9, 2010 The Ruling Is In: Kovalchuk Contract Will Not Stand, Becomes a UFA By Steve Lepore August 9, 2010 Kovalchuk Decision to Come Today By Steve Lepore