Free-agent forward Ilya Kovalchuk, who was released by the Kings on Dec. 16, has agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Canadiens. Ilya Kovalchuk has agreed to a three-year deal with the Los Angeles Kings, the team announced Saturday. Montreal Canadiens signed LW Ilya Kovalchuk to a one-year, two-way contract worth $700,000.

The Ilya Kovalchuk era with the Los Angeles Kings has come to an end.. Kovalchuk himself would forfeit nearly $4.7 million in salary if his contract is terminated. Dec 16, 2019: Los Angeles Kings waived LW Ilya Kovalchuk. Since Ilya Kovalchuk went to the Montreal Canadiens and started producing at a high level again, rumors have swirled about his fate at the 2020 trade deadline.

Ilya Kovalchuk can’t officially sign a contract until July 1st, but as Darren Dreger of TSN reports offers have already been submitted to his camp. Forward Ilya Kovalchuk has formally agreed to a four-year contract with SKA St. Petersburg of Russia's Kontinental Hockey League, the team announced on Monday morning.. Kovalchuk retired from … Jun 23, 2018: Los Angeles Kings signed RW Ilya Kovalchuk to a three-year, $18.75 million contract. “Ilya Kovalchuk has left the team and been placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract with the club,” the Kings wrote in a statement. Editor's Picks Dreger believes the Los Angeles Kings are one of the team who have sent an offer, while the Boston Bruins, San Jose Sharks and Vegas Golden Knights remain in … After five years back home in Russia, Ilya Kovalchuk is ready to resume his Stanley Cup chase with the Los Angeles Kings. The average annual value of the contract is $6.25 million, a source told ESPN. Jul 11, 2013: New Jersey Devils announced RW Ilya Kovalchuk has retired.