Nikolai Kovalenko has signed a two-year contract with CSKA Moscow in the KHL after a challenging year in the NHL. Previously with the Colorado Avalanche, he was traded to the San Jose Sharks but struggled to find a significant role. During the 2024-25 NHL season, he recorded a total of seven goals and 13 assists across 57 games. At just 25 years old, there remain hopes for growth in his career as he returns to Russia to continue his development.
Kovalenko couldn't even break through enough with Colorado to finish the 2024-25 season there. They traded him to the San Jose Sharks midway through the campaign.
In 2024-25, he scored four goals with four assists in 28 games for the Avalanche, then three goals with nine assists in 29 games for the Sharks.
Kovalenko is heading to Russia after agreeing to a two-year deal with CSKA Moscow in the KHL.
Still just 25 years old, Kovalenko seems like he could still have a bright future ahead of him.
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