Tag Ilya Kovalchuk

NHL players making an impact in the KHL

When the NHL lockout began nearly two months ago, one of the first leagues that began recruiting the NHL’s top talent was the Kontinental Hockey League in Russia. Arguably the most talent-laden league outside of the NHL, the KHL saw…

KHL Will Not Play in Brooklyn in January

The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) of Russia had second thoughts to playing on U.S. soil. With the current NHL / NHLPA lockout, the KHL had planned to play two games in Brooklyn, New York.  On both January 19th and 20th, the…

ESPN3 to Broadcast KHL Games

This morning the KHL and ESPN3 announced that select KHL games will be featured on ESPN3 throughout the season. While it may not be the best hockey in the world, it will have to due until the lockout is resolved.…

NHL Photo of the Day

  Those predicting the Los Angeles Kings to be a bit rusty are looking rather foolish. Both the Kings and the New Jersey Devils fought hard, but continuing their dominance, the visiting Kings netted one more goal than the Devils.…

NHL Photo of the Day

Ilya Kovalchuk of the New Jersey Devils netted his 13th career NHL hat trick. This is a good sign, especially since he has gone 9 games without a goal. The Devils beat the New York Islanders 5-1. Patrik Elias, Adam…

New Jersey Devils are Playoff Contenders

The New Jersey Devils have begun to show their true skill, going 7-2-1 in their last 10, the Devils will be tough playoff contenders. The Devils currently sit 6th place within the Eastern Conference with a point total of 65.…

Ilya Kovalchuk Gordie Howe Hat Trick

Ilya Kovalchuk proved to the Philadelphia Flyers last night why he is one of the most dangerous players in the game right now – in more ways than one. Kovalchuk had a big three point effort with a goal and…

Zach Parise Likely to Play Elsewhere

New Jersey Devil fans have it tough, real tough. If it is not bad enough that the Devils are currently sitting 12th in the standings in the East, young superstar Zach Parise is likely to play for another team come…