The back-and-forth/will they-won’t they when it comes to trading Ilya Kovalchuk or not is coming to an end. With six points out of a playoff spot, the Montreal Canadiens have to weigh the possibility of them pushing for berth in the post-season vs. signing Kovalchuk to a one-year deal. At the moment, it looks like the better option would be to trade him, and according to Insider Trading, there are a few teams who are interested in acquiring his services.
This comes from Pierre Lebrun, who was on the panel discussing possible suitors for the deal.