After interest from several other contenders faded out, TheFourthPeriod.com is reporting that the Washington Capitals are considering adding Ilya Kovalchuk for scoring depth. Kovalchuk has been looking for a new home since released by the Kings two weeks ago.
Washington would seem to be an ideal landing spot for the 36-year-old Russian, known for his goal-scoring prowess. In 897 NHL games, Kovalchuk has 859 points. After a five year stint in the KHL, his skills have declined with age, but used in the right situations, he can still provide an additional scoring punch for the right team.
That, and he spent some time on Christmas with Alex Ovechkin in Miami.
Source: The Fourth Period
