NIKOLAI
KOVALENKO
LW
Ht/Wt
5’10’’,
180 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
0
years
‘-’
Debut
Apr 28, 2024
Born
Oct 17, 1999
(26 yrs)
Raleigh, North Carolina
Drafted
Drafted by Colorado in 2018 (6/171).
Drafted from
Yaroslavl (Rus Jr.)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-07-11 |
Signed with the CSKA Moscow of the KHL.
|
| 2025-06-30 |
San Jose Sharks did not tender a qualifying offer.
|
| 2025-03-06 |
Missed 9 games (upper body injury).
|
| 2025-02-06 |
Upper body injury, injured reserve.
|
| 2025-01-31 |
Undisclosed, sidelined indefinitely.
|
Scouting Report
Plays a similarly aggressive game like his father, former NHL winger Andrei Kovalenko. Unfortunately, he does not have as much bulk as his dad. That said, he skates well and plays with an in-your-face attitude. Forechecks very well and can produce offense in a supporting role. Can play on either side of center, too.
Long Range Potential: Abrasive but talented winger.
