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Alex
Kovalev
Right Wing
Birthdate
24/2/1973
Birthplace
Tolyatti, RUS
Draft Info
1991: Rd 1, Pk 15 (NYR)
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Biography
Birthdate
24/2/1973
Birthplace
Tolyatti, RUS
Draft Info
1991: Rd 1, Pk 15 (NYR)
Position
Right Wing
Career History
Florida Panthers
2012-2013 (1 Season)
Ottawa Senators
2009-2010* (2 Seasons)
Pittsburgh Penguins
1998*-2003, 2010-2010* (6 Seasons)
Montreal Canadiens
2003-2004, 2005-2009 (5 Seasons)
New York Rangers
1992-1999, 2002-2004 (9 Seasons)
NHL News
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Greg Wyshynski's 3 keys to Knights-Avs WCF
Greg Wyshynski discusses the major things to watch for ahead of the Golden Knights and Avalanche facing off in the Western Conference final.
Sheldon Keefe to return as coach of New Jersey Devils
Sheldon Keefe will return as coach of the Devils, the team confirmed Tuesday, after new general manager Sunny Mehta did the full assessment of the organization he promised when taking over control of hockey operations last month.
