Vladimir Pluschev, the former head coach of the Russian national team, said that he considers Ilya Kovalchuk the best Russian player in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL). legal betting.
“Kovalchuk is the best Russian in the history of the NHL because he is a versatile player. He can score goals, assist and create opportunities. He also knew how to play defensively selflessly. This is my vision,” said Plushchev.
Kovalchuk is currently taking a break from his professional hockey career and is devoting all his attention to his family. He has four children.
Kovalchuk is an Olympic champion and two-time world champion in hockey. He made his debut for the national team in 2002 at the Salt Lake City Olympics. In 2021, he won the Gagarin Cup three times as part of Omsk Avangard and decided to suspend his activities as a player. At the moment, Kovalchuk has not announced his retirement.
In the NHL, Kovalchuk played in Atlanta, New Jersey, Washington and Montreal.
Previously Kovalchuk called deadlineuntil he decides whether to continue his career or not.