Ilya Kovalchuk played a total of 22 games in the Canadian uniform.
He collected 13 points (six goals) before being traded to Washington, where he finished the 2019-2020 season.
And even though his time in Montreal was brief, he had the time of his life:
Kovalchuk quickly became a crowd favorite due to his positive energy.
People loved it – still there, even though he didn’t stay in town long – and he felt appreciated in Montreal.
In a recent interview in Russia, the former CH player notably admitted that his stay with the Canadian turned out to be one of the best periods of his career.
That says a lot:
That must sound like beautiful music to Ivan Demidov’s ears.
The latter seems to be eager to arrive in Montreal… And like Kovalchuk, he risks being one of the organization’s highly appreciated players upon his arrival.
The fans already love him a lot, even though he hasn’t even played a single match in a CH uniform!
If we come back to Kovalchuk, let’s remember that he showed up in Montreal by signing a contract after being released by the Los Angeles Kings.
So it’s normal to see that he liked playing for the Canadian because the organization gave him a chance, and he was able to make the most of it even if the pressure to perform was there.
He found a smile again on the ice and had fun with his sons outside. He was happy as ever and it was beautiful to see:
Let us note in closing that Kovalchuk officially hung up his skates after the last season in the KHL.
He’s experienced a lot during his career… And it’s interesting to see that he particularly remembers his few weeks in the Canadian uniform.
In burst
– He really impresses.
– Well done.
– What will the Wild do with their captain’s injury?
– It’s true that the Avalanche are playing better.
