Kovalchuk became a hockey player of the Canadian "Montreal"

This was reported by the press service of the team.

Bilateral agreement between the parties is calculated until the end of the season.

It is noted that the player will also be able to play for the Canadiens Farm Club in the AHL. Nevertheless, when playing for a team in the NHL, his salary will be $ 700 thousand, and in the AHL he will earn only $ 70 thousand.

In December, the Russian terminated the contract by mutual agreement with the Los Angeles Kings. This season, Kovalchuk spent 16 matches for the California team, in which he scored 9 points (3 + 6).

Earlier it was reported that Kovalchuk could pursue a career in Washington.