What Nikolai Kovalenko Means for the Avs

Today we’re talking about what Nikolai Kovalenko’s arrival to Denver means for the Avalanche

[@Perevodchik_o_Biblii]

Hey! He played Really Well for my Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod team for a few seasons in the KHL. He is a Game Changer.

[@stephanhamel6244]

Our 2nd will be Big Val Mittlestadt and Lehky🔥🔥🔥

[@stephanhamel6244]

Cause Parize will stay on 3thd until Landy come back but at the start Landy will play on 3thd Whit Miles and Colton

[@brandonjerue1205]

His dad played for us?!? I love a Stastny story! Like father like son ❤

[@stephanhamel6244]

Yes Andrei has played for us i think his level is his a few more than is dad

[@HurricaneTBag]

Think he’d be a good addition to the team. Ideal on the third line to match the wreckless abandon Ross and Miles play.

[@danieljohnson1097]

I love Kovalenko, I think his skill set is undeniable. He’s really tough and I can’t wait to watch him play. I honestly believe he’ll have a really good few games with the avs here soon, hopefully have some good shifts and get a few points maybe. Give them a hard decision on if they should scratch him for the playoffs or keep him on the roster for a guy like cogs possibly. Nothing wrong with cogliano, the team just has so much wing depth. But I think this guy is too talented he’ll definitely have a shot at that last playoff roster spot.

[@jrg770]

lol and #51. Kovalenko was a favorite Nordique of mine. Along with Kamenski. If Nikolai can be as good as Andrei then its win for any team who gets him.

[@Co_avsnation]

It’s pretty exciting to think about!

[@nickc4114]

He may play in the last 2-3 games for some NHL experience…granted if he’s cleared to play after injury. Avs acquired depth and some experience before the trade deadline and I feel Parise was a great sign. Landy MAY comeback too…playoffs means (no cap hit with an active roster) so there’s that. Avs are on a tear right now with 8 straight wins and 10-1 in 11. Plus the newest additions have contribute in scoring (Walker, Mittelstadt) and Chu Chu back has factored in. Avs look RIDICULOUSLY SCARY thru March and I can see them as a Stanley Cup favorite…just as long as GG in the pipes can stay consistent. Avs have a big ??? for a reliable backup. Annunen has moments (back to back SO’s) but not convincing…especially in the playoffs. Die hard Av’s fan and I factor all the details. Potential is definitely there…but the playoffs are a whole other level….but see the Av’s as favorites now thru the pick ups in depth. Shit….2 in 3 years and 4 total since 96!?!? Can’t wait for the playoffs to start!!!

[@Co_avsnation]

I agree! I’m so excited for playoffs!

[@stephanhamel6244]

Whit Duhaime and Trenin on the 4th will be so 🔥🔥🔥

[@JasonSmith-pe5py]

Well said

[@gmanning4881]

go avs forever

[@nathanstark1151]

As soon as he’s healthy it depends on how he plays with the avalanche. Maybe a couple games replace some ld players and then find out who he has chemistry with on lines with the team before he has a permanent place

[@snarky_user]

He looks like such a baby. Damn, I'm old.

[@johnhanover2229]

A little more scoring skills than his dad.