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Kovalchuk saga could be nearing second conclusion
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The Hockey News September 20, 2005 (Digital)
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Ilya Kovalchuk on future in Montreal: We'll see
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Atlanta Thrashers left wing Ilya Kovalchuk, center, of Russia, powers up for a goal as Florida Panthers defenseman Ruslan Salei (24), of Belarus, skates in to defend during the first period of
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Ilya Kovalchuk #17 (Atlanta Thrashers) first NHL goal Oct 6, 2001 (Classic NHL)
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Ilya Kovalchuk wants to play in NHL for 'several more years
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Patrick-Roy Edmonton Journal
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Patrick-Roy Edmonton Journal
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Ilya Kovalchuk Traded to Capitals from Canadiens for 2020 3rd-Round Pick, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Ilya Kovalchuk - Wikipedia