Ilya Kovalchuk

Washington Capitals, Left Wing
Age: 41-231d (Apr 15, 1983)
Exp: 12 Years
Country: RU
College: St. Petersburg
Drafted: Round 1 (#1 overall), 2001
INACTIVE

2019-2019

Ilya Kovalchuk signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens, including $700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2018-2020 35-older

Ilya Kovalchuk signed a 3 year , $18,750,000 contract with the Los Angeles Kings, including $13,150,000 signing bonus, $18,750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,250,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $18,750,000
Average Salary:
$6,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$13,150,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2010-2024

Ilya Kovalchuk signed a 15 year , $100,000,000 contract with the New Jersey Devils, including $100,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,666,667.
Contract Terms:
15 yr(s) / $100,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,666,667
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2005-2009

Ilya Kovalchuk signed a 5 year , $31,946,500 contract with the Atlanta Thrashers, including $31,946,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,389,300.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $31,946,500
Average Salary:
$6,389,300
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2010 / UFA
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2001-2003 Rookie

Ilya Kovalchuk signed a 3 year , $3,390,000 contract with the Atlanta Thrashers, including $3,390,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,130,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $3,390,000
Average Salary:
$1,130,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2004 / RFA
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Seasons

12 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$19,450,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2018 35
Active
$8,500,000
$8,500,000
2019 36
Retained
Active
Retained
$6,000,000
$158,046
$541,954
$14,500,000
$14,658,046
$15,200,000
2020 37
Retained
$4,250,000
$19,450,000
Total
$19,450,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $5,600,000 $13,150,000 - $18,750,000
1 $158,046 - - $158,046
1 $541,954 - - $541,954
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2018
35
$650,000
$7,850,000
$8,500,000
$8,500,000
2019
36
$700,000
$158,046
$541,954
$5,300,000
$6,000,000
$158,046
$541,954
$14,500,000
$14,658,046
$15,200,000
2020
37
$4,250,000
$4,250,000
$19,450,000
Total
$6,300,000
$13,150,000
$19,450,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $5,600,000 $13,150,000 - $18,750,000
1 $158,046 - - $158,046
1 $541,954 - - $541,954

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2018-19 LAK Dec 03, 2018 - Dec 22, 2018 0 Ankle
  • Feb 23, 2020 Traded to Washington (WAS) from Montreal (MTL) for 2020 3rd round pick
  • Jan 03, 2020 Signed a contract with Montreal (MTL)
  • Dec 17, 2019 Released by Los Angeles (LAK)
  • Jul 01, 2018 Signed a 3 year $18.75 million contract with Los Angeles (LAK)
  • Jul 11, 2013 Retired from Professional Hockey
  • Sep 03, 2010 Signed a 15 year $100 million contract with New Jersey
  • Feb 04, 2010 Traded to New Jersey (NJD) from Atlanta (ATL) with Anssi Salmela and 2010 2nd round pick for John Oduya, Niclas Bergfors, Patrice Cormier, 2010 1st round pick and 2010 2nd round pick
  • Oct 08, 2005 Signed a 5 year $31.9 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jun 21, 2001 Drafted by Atlanta (ATL): Round 1 (#1 overall)
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2019 WAS 46 10 16 26 -4 115 2 3 0 0 23 52 18 8
2018 LA 64 16 18 34 -26 141 4 5 0 0 19 28 10 16
2012 NJ 35 10 19 29 -5 117 0 0 0 0 12 13 18 6
2011 NJ 75 36 44 80 -9 301 0 0 0 0 17 27 33 13

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TRANSACTIONS

Feb 23, 2020
Traded to Washington (WAS) from Montreal (MTL) for 2020 3rd round pick
Jan 03, 2020
Signed a contract with Montreal (MTL)
Dec 17, 2019
Released by Los Angeles (LAK)
Jul 01, 2018
Signed a 3 year $18.75 million contract with Los Angeles (LAK)
Jul 11, 2013
Retired from Professional Hockey
Sep 03, 2010
Signed a 15 year $100 million contract with New Jersey
Feb 04, 2010
Traded to New Jersey (NJD) from Atlanta (ATL) with Anssi Salmela and 2010 2nd round pick for John Oduya, Niclas Bergfors, Patrice Cormier, 2010 1st round pick and 2010 2nd round pick
Oct 08, 2005
Signed a 5 year $31.9 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
Jun 21, 2001
Drafted by Atlanta (ATL): Round 1 (#1 overall)

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