Just what the Sens’ offshore sportsbook odds need — another soft, enigmatic forward!

Joining a long list that includes Marian Hossa, Alexei Yashin, Martin Havlat, Jason Spezza and Dany Heatley, Kovalev will fight riiiiiight in. He’ll razzle, dazzle and probably dash the Sens’ betting hopes in the playoffs. Actually, scratch that — the Sens won’t sniff the playoffs next season anyway.

At least he’ll sell tickets and I’m betting management in Ottawa knows that. While he should improve offensively — he’ll have his best linemates since his early Pittsburgh days — don’t expect him to influence the Sens’ sports predictions too significantly.