With the Montreal Canadiens, Kovalev again saw his game go through distinct phases. After an offensive eclipse in ’06-’07, Kovalev was maligned for apparently criticizing the organization. Approaching the twilight of his career this season, Kovalev has gone full moon crazy, rekindling his offensive prowess alongside linemates Tomas Plekanec and Andrei Kostitsyn. Kovalev is now the centerpiece of the offense and the focal point of the league’s best Powerplay. His contributions have brought the franchise to heights unseen since their ’93 Cup run, by lifting the offensive ceiling up off the shoulders of setup man Saku Koivu. Between Koivu’s leadership and Kovalev’s innovative offense, the Habs sport the type of leadership that the Ottawa Senators rode to a Stanley Cup Finals with Daniel Alfredsson.
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