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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 11
Jack Roslovic, Matt Grzelcyk, Victor Olofsson among top remaining UFAs
Our list of top 50 UFAs saw many of its top names land a “re-signed” designation before the 2025-26 league year even began. Now, 10 days into free agency, 44 of those players have signed new contracts, leaving just six without deals.
San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / March 6
Sharks’ Nikolai Kovalenko to return after missing nine games with lower-body injury
San Jose Sharks right winger Nikolai Kovalenko will make his return to the lineup Thursday versus the Colorado Avalanche after missing the past nine games due to a lower-body injury, reports Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News.
San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / February 26
Sharks Practice: Liljegren, Kovalenko Injury Updates
MONTREAL — It doesn’t look like the San Jose Sharks will have to call up a defenseman. Timothy Liljegren left the Sharks’ Feb. 23 game at the Calgary Flames with an upper-body injury.
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San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / February 21
Kovalenko Defuses Potential Controversy: ‘I do not have any issue with our coach’
Nikolai Kovalenko has defused a potential controversy. Over the 4 Nations break, the San Jose Sharks winger appeared on a Russian podcast, and said, around the 42:30 mark: “The coach doesn’t like Russians.
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San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / February 7
Sharks Injury Update: What’s Going on With Wennberg, Sturm, Kovalenko, Rutta?
The San Jose Sharks should get some reinforcements after the 4 Nations Face-Off break. The Sharks will take on the Dallas Stars on Saturday, their last game before the 4 Nations Face-Off.
San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / February 6
Sharks’ Ty Dellandrea set to return; Nikolai Kovalenko added to injured reserve
San Jose Sharks center Ty Dellandrea will return to the lineup Thursday against the Pacific Division rival Vancouver Canucks after missing the past four games due to an upper-body injury, reports Max Miller of The Hockey News.
San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / January 31
Sharks’ Nikolai Kovalenko sidelined with upper-body injury
The San Jose Sharks will be without right winger Nikolai Kovalenko for the immediate future due to an upper-body injury, reports Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 20
Sharks activate forward Nikolai Kovalenko from IR
Before today’s matinee matchup between the San Jose Sharks and Boston Bruins, the former activated a middle-six forward from their injured reserve. The Sharks announced they’ve activated Nikolai Kovalenko although he didn’t factor into today’s matchup.
San Jose Sharks News / Last Word On Sports / December 19
New Sharks Acquisition Providing Unexpected Spark in Top Six
Sharks general manager Mike Grier acquired Nikolai Kovalenko from the Colorado Avalanche in the Mackenzie Blackwood trade. Since he was acquired, Kovalenko has done nothing but impress with his play.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 10
Nikolai Kovalenko could be a hidden gem for the Sharks
The Colorado Avalanche and the San Jose Sharks made a relatively big trade and swapped goalies, with Mackenzie Blackwood going to the Avs, while Alexandar Georgiev was dumped to the Sharks after his struggles this season.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 9
Avalanche, Sharks swap starting goaltenders in trade
The Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks have gotten together on a big trade regarding their creases.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / December 1, 2024
What Makes Nikolai Kovalenko a ‘Dangerous’ Player
Nikolai Kovalenko was the lone goal scorer in the Avalanche’s 4-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. The young forward has excelled in his rookie season so far showing improvement and growth as he’s moved around the lineup.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / September 28, 2024
Kovalenko Shines in Avs Preseason Loss. Will He Get First Look in the Top Six?
Nikolai Kovalenko is somewhat of a celebrity among the CHN community. And we can all thank my colleague Evan Rawal for his intensive coverage of the Russian forward’s final season in the KHL and eventual move to the NHL last spring.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / July 22, 2024
Avalanche Giving Nikolai Kovalenko a Chance to Prove Himself
The Colorado Avalanche still have a couple big question marks surrounding their line combinations, but one of their prospects might have an inside track to get some good minutes to prove himself.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 29, 2024
Nikolai Kovalenko’s perfect reaction to Avalanche debut — ‘Everybody’s so big’
Nikolai Kovalenko made his long-anticipated Colorado Avalanche debut in the team’s 5-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series on Sunday afternoon.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / March 16, 2024
Avalanche Prospect Kovalenko Could Join Team for Playoff Run
With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, any changes the Colorado Avalanche wants to make to their roster must be made within the organization. From players returning from IR/LTIR or signed players currently with other teams like the AHL Colorado Eagles or other leagues.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / March 9, 2024
Kovalenko Time? Avalanche Prospect Free To Join Team, If Healthy
The Colorado Avalanche added a lot of bodies up front over the last week, but they’re about to toss one more forward into the equation. And he’s real wild card.
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