ALEX
KOVALEV
RW
Ht/Wt
6’2’’,
222 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
19
years
Debut
1992-93
Born
Feb 24, 1973
(51 yrs)
Togliatti, USSR (RUS)
Drafted
Drafted by NY Rangers in 1991 (1/15).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2014-07-04 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2013-06-10 |
Signed with the EHC Visp of the Switzerland National League B.
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| 2013-03-21 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2013-01-18 |
Signed as a free agent by the Florida Panthers to a one-year contract.
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| 2013-01-08 |
Invited to training camp by the Florida Panthers.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Stanley Cup Stanley Cup | 1993-94 (N.Y. Rangers) |
| NHL | Second All-Star Team Second All-Star Team | 2007-08 |
| NHL | All-Star Game MVP All-Star Game MVP | 2008-09 |
| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2008-09, 2002-03, 2000-01 |
| WJC-A | Media - All-Star Team Media - All-Star Team | 1991-92 |
| Olympic | Olympic Gold Medal Olympic Gold Medal | 1992 (CIS) |
| Olympic | Olympic Bronze Medal Olympic Bronze Medal | 2002 (Russia) |
Scouting Report
Was an all-time great in terms of natural instincts, overall talent and flair. His wrist shot was lethal and he was a constant menace on the power play. Added more of a leadership role in the latter stages of his career. Never played with a lot of consistency, so his massive talent rarely got maximized. Also, he slowed down quite a bit in the skating department after knee issues plagued him. Could disappear all too often for spurts.
Long Range Potential: Supremely talented and spectacular, yet inconsistent winger.
