On Monday, the Los Angeles Kings put forward Ilya Kovalchuk on unconditional waivers. On Tuesday, he cleared waivers and had his contract terminated. Immediately, chatter began regarding teams with interest in the veteran and according to The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta, the Calgary Flames are among those kicking tires on Kovalchuk.
Told BOS, CGY, PIT among teams w/ interest. Kovalchuk hopes to sign this week & get back on ice ASAP, but of course no guarantees.
Note: Kovalchuk can sign during the holiday roster freeze (applies to waivers/trades/loans), but a team must have open roster spot during freeze.