Ed Jovanovski future as a Coyote?

Question

Right now Jovo has 3 years left on his contract at 6.5 mil a season and is the highest paid player on the team right now. He's 32 now and will be 35 by the end of his contract with only 1 cup final appearance back in 1996 with the Panthers in his rookie season (Swept in 4 by the Avs).

The Coyotes haven't made the playoffs since 2002 and have only so much time now 3 SEASONS) to turn this team into a contender if there is any chance of keeping Jovo on the Yotes.

Personally, I think the Coyotes not only need to make the playoffs the next 3 seasons but each season the team must do better in the playoffs than the previous. That's a lot to ask considering this team only made it past the first round only once in the late 80's when they were the Jets.

Teams like Chicago, Wash, Pittsburgh could be in the running later on to help strengthen on D( Jovo, Campbell) or replace( Jovo, Gonchar, or Jovo replaces him). Or Detroit just keeps on winning Cups and Jovo is able to get on like M. Hossa just did!!

Agree or Disagree? Thoughts??

I figure to ask this since Jovo seems to be a player hardly mentioned here and in the NHL since he signed with the Yotes.

Answer 1

youve got some time to go, but i say when jovo's contract is up, let him move on, leaving room for your younger guys to get bigger contracts.  Doan i say you keep, and he will want to stay a coyote so you can get him at a discount

Answer 2

Jovo is a decent player still. He was injured and that has set him back a bit. He is not a huge force like he was with the Cats , but still very good.  I think The Yotes have a good shot at the playoffs with him healthy. But if things fall apart he could be sent on his way. Not a good thing for your team I hope they hang onto him for a bit longer. Doan is in the same boat as Jovo for sure. But that holds true for most any team players these days.