Ode to Kovalev

Revisiting memories of a once-in-a-lifetime player

As a Montrealer, no single Habs player had a bigger impact on my childhood than Alex Kovalev.

Reading Gillian Kemmerer’s exclusive interview with the former playing legend and now-coach of the Kunlun Red Stars brought back a flood of nostalgic sentiments.

Here are some of my most powerful memories and anecdotes involving the inimitable AK27.

The Turnover

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