Posts About "Ilya Kovalchuk"
Today in Hockey History: June 23
June 23rd, 2020 On this date, the Hall of Fame opened its doors to the greatest player who ever laced up a pair of skates in the National Hockey League. Also, we saw a pair of historic first overall draft picks made on June 23. The Class of 99 The Hockey Hall of Fame announced its newest class for induction on June 23, 1999. The class of ’99...
Capitals Ready for One Last Cup Run With This Roster
May 24th, 2020 With the NHLPA voting to approve a 24-team playoff format, the Washington Capitals are likely to be one of the favorites to go all the way. They have successfully lifted Lord Stanley's Cup very recently, and have many of the pieces that got them there still on the roster. Though there have been some bumps in the road this season,...
Montreal Canadiens Lacking Right-Wing Depth
April 28th, 2020 There is no shortage of debate among the Montreal Canadiens fan base about the issues facing the center depth or the left side of the defence, but one issue the Habs may have an easier time addressing is their wing depth. Wingers tend to be less expensive when it comes to signing them or trading for them. Related: Canadiens GM...
8 Former Thrashers Still Active in the NHL
April 20th, 2020 Unlike the common bird itself, former Atlanta Thrashers are a fading breed. Recently, Winnipeg Jets' defenseman Dustin Byfuglien's contract was officially terminated. It's highly unlikely the big blueliner — who decided on the eve of training camp back in September that he did not want to play in 2019-20 — will ever skate in an...
All-Time Best Players for Defunct NHL Teams
April 16th, 2020 The what ifs. The coulda shouldas. The almosts. They’re the lost or forgotten teams of the NHL. Those that have relocated or merged or went belly-up. While some teams have been reincarnated, i.e. the Winnipeg Jets became the Arizona Coyotes, this article focuses on selecting the best player from each team that no longer exists in the...
Montreal Canadiens Face Key Decisions This Offseason
April 14th, 2020 The 2019-20 NHL season remains uncertain due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One thing Montreal Canadiens fans can be certain of, even if the playoffs begin soon, the Habs won’t be playing for the Stanley Cup. It's time to look ahead to the offseason. Related: Scotty Bowman - A Coach's Life General manager Marc Bergevin will continue...
Canadiens' Top 5 Moments From 2019-20
March 27th, 2020 While the NHL, the players, and the fans await the fate of the 2019-20 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, here’s a look at the best moments from the season for the Montreal Canadiens. With their team sitting 24th in the overall standings when play was paused, the loyal Habs’ faithful probably aren’t in the mood to reminisce....
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Blackhawks, NHLPA Comments, More
March 25th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, could a recently shipped out forward make his way back to the Montreal Canadiens? In Chicago, what does a contract for Dominik Kubalik look like? And, according to NHLPA, the players only want to play for the Stanley Cup under certain conditions. Kovalchuk Back to Canadiens? Sportsnet's Eric Engels...
Canadiens Deal Kovalchuk to Capitals
February 23rd, 2020 One day after Alexander Ovechkin scored his 700th NHL goal, Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan moved to add another top-five Russian scorer in NHL history to his roster. The Capitals traded their 2020 third-round pick to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Ilya Kovalchuk. The Canadiens will retain half of his...
Montreal Canadiens Must Decide What Plan to Follow
February 19th, 2020 After having an unexpected 96-point campaign last season, Montreal Canadiens fans were hopeful to see their team have a regular season that would earn them a ticket into the playoffs this season. However, a year filled with injuries, underperformance and a lack of depth to offset those problems left the Canadiens sitting in the bottom...
Bruins Have Interest in Thornton and Kovalchuk
February 14th, 2020 As the Feb. 24 NHL trade deadline draws closer each day, more and more names are being talked about in trades to teams that are buyers in the trade market. Two of the bigger names being floated around are Chris Kreider of the New York Rangers and Tyler Toffoli of the Los Angeles Kings. While the Boston Bruins have interest in both of...
Devils Were Better Off Without Kovalchuk
February 11th, 2020 It might not feel like it for most New Jersey Devils fans, but Feb. 4, 2020, marked the 10-year anniversary for the team acquiring Ilya Kovalchuk in a blockbuster trade with the then-Atlanta Thrashers. Ilya Kovalchuk (left) (Icon SMI) While most Devils fans are still upset about Kovalchuk’s early departure from New Jersey and...
Two Weeks to Trade Deadline: Top NHL Rumors and Storylines
February 10th, 2020 With only two weeks left the to close of the NHL Trade Deadline on February 24, we're going to take two looks at every major storyline working its way around the league — one today and one a week from today. This is the time of year where there is a lot to process all at once so in an effort to wrap all the major happenings into a...
