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Joining the Avs Kovalenko was recalled from AHL Colorado on Sunday, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Kovalenko is an intriguing prospect who tallied 11 goals and 35 points in 42 games in the KHL this season. He may be simply a depth option for now, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the 24-year-old winger deployed in a bottom-six role at some point in the postseason.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Clear to play Kovalenko (leg) will suit up for AHL Colorado in the team's game.

Impact Kovalenko was dealing with an injury when he was transferred from his KHL club to the Eagles in March. The 24-year-old winger, selected in the sixth round in 2018, is still likely to be a part-time NHLer at best in 2024-25.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to AHL club Kovalenko was reassigned from the KHL's Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod to AHL Colorado on Tuesday. He is dealing with a leg injury sustained at the end of the KHL campaign, so it's unclea...

Impact Kovalenko had an injury-riddled campaign, as he also missed time with a wrist injury and an undisclosed injury. The winger still put up 35 points in 42 contests when healthy, showcasing his strong offense. He'll likely need to play in the AHL at least to begin 2024-25, assuming the leg injury heals appropriately by the fall.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup for KHL club Kovalenko (undisclosed) played 19:01 of ice time against Avtomobilist on Friday.

Impact Kovalenko has been limited to just 30 games this season in the KHL due to injury, registering nine goals and 20 assists along the way. The 24-year-old winger was selected by the Avs in the sixth round of the 2018 NHL Draft. If continues to produce at that level, he could attempt to make the jump to North America next season.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Injured again Kovalenko (undisclosed) was a scratch from Tuesday's game in the KHL and will miss "at least two weeks," according to head coach Igor Larionov, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now re...

Impact Kovalenko had appeared in the team's previous game, including a stint on the final shift, and nothing appeared wrong. There are not many details other than Larionov making a point to emphasize the "at least" part of his statement, which suggests a potentially longer absence. Kovalenko had been expected to join the Avalanche following the KHL season, but that plan now appears in jeopardy.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Kovalenko (wrist) returned to action for Nizhny Novgorod of the KHL on Wednesday, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Kovalenko, who missed nearly six weeks, made an impact in his return. He scored two goals, assisted on another and delivered seven hits over 16:54 of ice time. As the Avalanche cope with depth production, Kovalenko looks like an answer if he joins the club at the tail end of the regular season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning soon Kovalenko (wrist) is expected to return to action for Nizhny Novgorod of the KHL on Nov. 2, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Kovalenko's head coach, Igor Larionov, confirmed the news with a Russian News Outlet. Without Kovalenko, the Torpedo have gone 5-5-1, including four games without scoring a goal. The 24-year-old forward got off to a productive start this season, recording 13 points over 11 games, prior to getting injured.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured, no return date Kovalenko sustained a wrist injury and has missed seven games for his team in the KHL,

Impact Kovalenko was off to a stellar start for Nizhny Novgorod, compiling 13 points over 11 games before suffering the injury, His coach, Igor Larianov, provided an update, telling reporters that there is no timetable for a return. The coach added they they are in contact with doctors in North America, which suggests the Avalanche are aware of the situation. Colorado's plan for Kovalenko is to have him join the Avs after the KHL season finishes, but the injury may dictate a different course.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big night in opener Kovalenko scored an even-strength goal and recorded a power-play assist in the season opener for Torpedo of the KHL, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

Impact Kovalenko was named the team's captain and led Torpedo with 17:56 of ice time that included 23 shifts and work on the penalty-kill unit. He added seven hits and two takeaways. It's a strong start for Kovalenko, who is expected to play in Russia for the 2023-24 season but could join the Avalanche for the tail end of the NHL season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE