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    Ilya Kovalchuk

    IlyaKovalchuk

    • Left Wing
    • Birthdate
      15/4/1983
    • Birthplace
      Tver, USSR
    • Draft Info
      2001: Rd 1, Pk 1 (ATL)

    Stats

    • G
      443
    • A
      433
    • PTS
      876
    • +/-
      -146
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      Kovalchuk returning to KHL on 2-year deal

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      Kovalchuk returning to KHL on 2-year deal
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        Caps add to forward depth with Sheary signing

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        Caps add to forward depth with Sheary signing
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          Trade grades: Kovalchuk deal a wise, low-risk move for Capitals

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          Trade grades: Kovalchuk deal a wise, low-risk move for Capitals
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            Habs trade Kovalchuk to Capitals for draft pick

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            Habs trade Kovalchuk to Capitals for draft pick
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