Habs sign free-agent forward Ilya Kovalchuk to 1-year, 2-way deal
The Montreal Canadiens agreed to terms on a one-year contract with free-agent forward Ilya Kovalchuk on Friday.
The two-way deal is worth $700,000 US at the NHL level and $70,000 in the AHL.
Kovalchuk, 36, had nine points (3-6) and 12 penalty minutes over 17 games this season with the Los Angeles Kings, who placed him on waivers last month.
He has 859 points (436-423) in 897 career regular-season NHL games with the Kings, Atlanta Thrashers and New Jersey Devils. The Russian also recorded 327 points (138-189) in 298 career KHL games with SKA St. Petersburg.
The five-time Olympian was selected by the Thrashers with the first overall pick in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
WATCH | Ilya Kovalchuk turn back the clock as Kings top Flames:
Ilya Kovalchuk looked like the Kovalchuk of old on Saturday, snapping home a power-play goal in the LA Kings 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames.1:04
