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210 offences in 16 months: Ilya Kovalchuk really drives the wrong way in Russia
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210 offences in 16 months: Ilya Kovalchuk really drives the wrong way in Russia
Credit: Ilya Kovalchuk enjoyed a fine career in the NHL. The forward, who broke all records with the Thrashers and Devils, also had a memorable (albeit short) stint with the Canadiens at the end of his career. He was truly one of the league’s most electrifying talents during his time in America. But for the past […]
Ilya Kovalchuk enjoyed a fine career in the NHL. The forward, who broke all records with the Thrashers and Devils, also had a memorable (albeit short) stint with the Canadiens at the end of his career.

He was truly one of the league’s most electrifying talents during his time in America.

But for the past few years, Kovalchuk has been back in Russia. He played a few games in the KHL in 2023-24, but otherwise, he’s pretty much retired.

That gives him a little more time to enjoy life, but also to drive… and maybe that wasn’t such a good idea after all.

In fact, according to Postnews in Russia, Kovalchuk is having quite a few problems with his driving. In fact, since the start of 2024 (that’s just over 16 months), Kovalchuk has been pulled over 210 times while driving.

Nothing less.

210 infractions over a period of 498 days, that means he gets arrested once every 2-3 days, that. Again, nothing less.

And clearly, he’s having trouble with speed limits. Of his 210 infractions, 115 were speeding violations… not unlike Alex Ovechkin, who also boasts of driving very fast.

In total, Kovy ‘s offenses earned him fines of 264,000 rubles, the equivalent of $4,611.34 Canadian. Not very steep fines, let’s say.

But what makes Kovalchuk’s infractions particularly ironic is that, in recent days, he’s been the face of an awareness campaign in Russia about… road safety.

Yes, you read that right.

Let’s hope Kovalchuk will be able to calm down a bit on the roads, because clearly, his behavior is pretty reckless right now. And that’s dangerous not only for him, but also for others.


Overtime

– He’s being closely watched in Montreal.

– Germany on fire.

– We especially wish for the Rocket, hehe.

– Very cool.

– Obviously.

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