NHL club defender New York Islanders Alexander Romanov said that the attacker Ilya Kovalchuk still able to perform at a high level.
Kovalchuk signed a contract with Spartak Moscow in December 2023. The Olympic champion returned to the ice after a two-year break. As part of the “red and whites”, Kovalchuk played 25 games in the KHL regular season and playoffs, scoring four goals and making four assists. He turned 41 in April and is currently without a club.
— Kovalchuk is in good shape, his speed is high, he has a very good level of IQ and playing skills. If we take into account his physical preparation, he is still capable of playing. The only question is whether he wants it himself, “Metaratings.ru quotes.
The new KHL season starts on September 3.
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