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NHL Trade Deadline: Los Angeles Kings

By Susan SlusserFeb 26th 2011 – 1:00PM

The Kings went into last offseason looking for a big-time scorer, they missed out on Ilya Kovalchuk, and they head toward the deadline still on the lookout for an elite goal scorer. And yet Los Angeles has pretty much gotten used to the idea that it's a grind-it-out group without a big superstar, and the Kings can get...

Erik Johnson Trade a Rarity for Top Pick

By Adam GretzFeb 19th 2011 – 3:30PM

Saturday's trade involving former No. 1 overall pick Erik Johnson shocked the hockey world and could have a major impact on the short-term (and long-term) success of the two teams involved (the St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche). The Blues, of course, sent Johnson and Jay McClement to the Avalanche in return for...

Ilya Kovalchuk End-to-End Winner, Devils Refuse to Go Away

By Adam GretzFeb 10th 2011 – 10:35PM

Better late than never, I guess. After Thursday's 2-1 overtime win against the Toronto Maple Leafs the New Jersey Devils are still 13 points out of the final playoff spot with five teams standing between them. But there's certainly a bit of hope and belief for Devils fans as the team continues to play its best hockey of...

Anton Volchenkov Suspended 3 Games

By Adam GretzFeb 9th 2011 – 12:26PM

The NHL had a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday morning with New Jersey's Anton Volchenkov following his elbow to the head of Carolina's Zach Boychuk on Tuesday night. The hit occurred midway through the second period of the Devils 3-2 overtime win, and he was issued a two-minute minor for elbowing on the play. On...

Jeff Vanderbeek, Devils Owner, Denies Report Team Is for Sale

By Bruce CiskieFeb 1st 2011 – 1:45PM

The NHL has seen quite a bit of volatility in terms of ownership since the lockout ended in 2005. Since then, franchises in Atlanta, Montreal, Tampa Bay, Minnesota, Nashville, and Phoenix, among others, have either been sold or put up for sale. The New Jersey Devils are reportedly next up on the list. Michele Steele of...

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Kings vs. Devils: Stanley Cup Finals 2012 Preview

By The Huffington Post News Editors May 30th 2012 - 01:12PM

Roughly two years ago, the Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils were the finalists in the free-agent market battle for Ilya Kovalchuk.

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Devils Rally Past Rangers, 3-2, Tie NHL Playoffs Series, 1-1

By The Huffington Post News Editors May 17th 2012 - 01:41AM

David Clarkson's deflected goal 2:31 into the third period snapped a tie and lifted the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers that evened the Eastern Conference finals at one game apiece on Wednesday night.

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Devils Top Rangers, 3-2 In Game 2 To Tie Series (VIDEO)

By The Huffington Post News Editors May 17th 2012 - 01:41AM

The New Jersey Devils quickly changed the game plan: instead of letting the New York Rangers block their shots, they decided to deflect some themselves.

ilya kovalchuk News From the Web

  • 06/03/12 Devils Need Kovalchuk to Step Up His Game Source: 1010 Wins New Jersey Devils captain Zach Parise had set the table for his teammates so impeccably that it could have earned him a guest spot on HGTV.
  • 06/03/12 #NHL Conn Smythe Watch: Jon Quick increases MVP lead;... Source: LetsGoKings.com The morning after each Stanley Cup Final game, Puck Daddy will break down the field for the 2012 Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP. 1.
  • 06/03/12 Devils notes: Henrik Tallinder L.A. bound Source: NorthJersey.com - Hackensack NJ Devils coach Pete DeBoer made no lineup changes for Game 2, but said defenseman Henrik Tallinder might get a chance later in the series.
  • 06/03/12 Brian Cazeneuve: Carter's OT winner has Kings... Source: CBS - News 12 - Augusta GA In a series that at times has had the necessary offensive antidotes -- strong goaltending, neutral-zone clutter and bad ice -- the Kings used bursts of offensive brilliance for a second straight game to topple the Devils in overtime.
  • 06/02/12 Top NHL draft prospects thrilled to meet Devils'... Source: Fire & Ice Several of the NHL's top draft prospects are at The Rock today and, for Russians Nail Yakupov, widely expected to be selected first overall by the Oilers, and Mikhail Grigorenko a highlight was meeting countryman Ilya Kovalchuk of the Devils.

Background on ilya kovalchuk

Ilya Valerevich Kovalchuk (; born April 15, 1983) is a Russian professional ice hockey left winger who is an alternate captain of the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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