Ilya Kovalchuk celebrated his 35th birthday on Sunday by coming off of the NHL's voluntary retirement list. Now an unrestricted free agent, Kovalchuk can choose where he wants to make his NHL return.

In 2010, the NHL fined the New Jersey Devils and forced the team to forfeit a couple draft picks as a penalty for circumventing the cap on Ilya Kovalchuk's contract.

After one of the biggest in-season acquisitions since the New Jersey Devils acquired Ilya Kovalchuk for a massive haul in the ...

He found joy on the ice and had fun with his sons outside. He was happier than ever, and it was beautiful to see: Ilya Kovalchuk shows his sons no mercy.

Ilya Kovalchuk was an absolute offensive weapon during his playing days, especially for a time in Montreal. The 41-year-old ...

Credit: These days, there is an interview with Ilya Kovalchuk that is causing quite a stir. The point that garnered the most attention is when the Russian, in an interview in his native language, ...

The Winnipeg Jets are the latest NHL club to have their quarter century team released. Celebrating the year 2025, the NHL has ...

NHL // 7 years ago Ilya Kovalchuk not returning to NHL, will remain in KHL for 2017-18 season Despite reports that Ilya Kovalchuk was considering a return to the NHL, he will remain in the KHL for ...

Voting will take place Feb. 12-26 on NHL.com and X, with results to be ... and Dustin Byfuglien and Atlanta Thrashers legend Ilya Kovalchuk. Kovalchuk led the franchise over the past quarter ...

Credit: Ilya Kovalchuk played a total of 22 games in the Canadiens uniform. He collected 13 points (six goals) before being traded to Washington, where he finished the 2019-2020 season. And even ...