Feb 15, 2020; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens left wing Ilya Kovalchuk (17) skates during the warm-up session before a game against the Dallas Stars at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports
There was talk of the Montreal Canadiens possibly circling back on Ilya Kovalchuk in free agency, but that hope is gone as he’s decided to return to the KHL.
Don’t get me wrong. I’m glad the Montreal Canadiens steered clear of going back on Ilya Kovalchuk. But for the longest time, seeing #17 in a Habs uniform once again looked like a legitimate possibility.