Kovalenko inked a two-year contract with CSKA Moscow of the KHL on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Kovalenko spent the 2024-25 campaign with San Jose and Colorado, scoring seven goals and adding 13 assists across 57 regular-season games. The 25-year-old forward spent seven years in the KHL before coming to North America late in 2023-24.

Kovalenko will become an unrestricted after the Sharks didn't give him a qualifying offer Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Kovalenko split last season between the Avalanche and Sharks, logging a combined 57 regular-season contests while tallying seven goals, 13 assists and 45 shots. Combining his age (25) and NHL experience, the winger should receive some offers once free agency opens Tuesday.

Kovalenko logged an assist in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Kovalenko has a goal and two assists during a three-game point streak since he got back in the lineup following a six-game stint as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old winger is now at 20 points (seven goals, 13 assists), 44 shots on net, 79 hits and a minus-5 rating over 54 appearances between the Sharks and the Avalanche. He's getting top-six minutes late in 2024-25, so he may be worth streaming for fantasy managers looking for a boost over the final week of the season.

Kovalenko scored a goal, added two hits and blocked three shots in Wednesday's 8-7 overtime loss to the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Kovalenko stayed in a top-six role Wednesday, logging 16:19 of ice time while playing alongside Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith. The 25-year-old Kovalenko has a goal, an assist, five hits and four blocked shots over his last two games after being a healthy scratch for the previous six contests. He's now at seven goals, 19 points, 44 shots on net, 79 hits, 24 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over 53 appearances between the Sharks and the Avalanche. He doesn't have a lot of scoring upside even if he stays in the top six to close out the campaign.

Kovalenko recorded an assist and three hits in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Kovalenko had been a scratch for the previous six games, but he filled in for Tyler Toffoli (lower body) in Monday's contest. The 25-year-old Kovalenko helped out on the first of Will Smith's two goals. As the Sharks incorporate more prospects, Kovalenko has struggled to carve out a regular role. The winger has 18 points, 43 shots on net, 77 hits and a minus-7 rating over 52 appearances between the Sharks and the Avalanche this season.

Kovalenko scored a power-play goal and added four PIM in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Kovalenko was playing in his second game back after missing nine contests due to an upper-body injury. While he got the Sharks on the board in the second period with a power-play tally, his second penalty of the game led to the Islanders' fourth goal. Kovalenko shouldn't have trouble sticking in the lineup for the remainder of the season, but he'll likely be in a bottom-six role. He's at six goals, 17 points, 41 shots on net, 69 hits and a minus-8 rating over 47 appearances between the Sharks and the Avalanche this season.

Kovalenko (upper body) has been activated off injured reserve, setting the stage for him to play Thursday versus Colorado, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

EDGE Analysis

Kovalenko has five goals, 16 points and 68 hits in 45 outings between Colorado and San Jose in 2024-25. His return coincidences with Luke Kunin drawing out of the lineup for roster management purposes.

Kovalenko (upper body) is set to play Thursday versus Colorado, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

EDGE Analysis

Kovalenko would need to be activated off injured reserve before he can draw back into the lineup. He has five goals, 16 points and 68 hits in 45 appearances between Colorado and San Jose this season. Kovalenko's return would likely push Klim Kostin out of the lineup.

Kovalenko (upper body) could return during the middle of the Sharks' seven game road trip, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kovalenko's return is not imminent. The Sharks begin a seven-game road trip in Calgary on Sunday, but it sounds like the winger will miss at least a couple more games before he's activated from injured reserve. Kovalenko will bolster the Sharks' bottom six once he's able to rejoin the active roster.

Kovalenko (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

EDGE Analysis

This move frees a roster spot for Ty Dellandrea (upper body) to be activated off injured reserve. Kovalenko won't return until after the 4 Nations Face-Off -- the Sharks first game following the tournament will be Feb. 23 versus Calgary. He has five goals and 16 points in 45 appearances between Colorado and San Jose in 2024-25.