This decision was something I have thought about for a long time going back to the lockout and spending the year in Russia. Though I decided to return this past season, Lou was aware of my desire to go back… — Ilya Kovalchuk Copy Share Image
I want to keep growing. I should take a couple steps every year if I want to be one of the best players in the league. — Ilya Kovalchuk Copy Share Image
I don't care about [being a star]. The most important thing for me now is just do my job. — Ilya Kovalchuk Copy Share Image
The most difficult thing for me is to leave the New Jersey Devils, a great organization that I have a lot of respect for,… — Ilya Kovalchuk Copy Share Image
This decision was something I have thought about for a long time going back to the lockout and spending the year in Russia. Though… — Ilya Kovalchuk Copy Share Image
I want to keep growing. I should take a couple steps every year if I want to be one of the best players in… — Ilya Kovalchuk Copy Share Image
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