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Kovalev’s main distinction is that he was one of the first Russian player to win a Stanley Cup. Internationally, he represented Russia, winning Bronze at the 2005 World Championships and the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, and Gold at the 1992 World Juniors with the CIS and the 1992 Albertville Olympics with the Unified Team. He earned Second-Team All-Star honours in 2008, and played in three All-Star Games, representing Pittsburgh in 20, and Montreal in 2009. Kovalev won the Stanley Cup in 1994 with the New York Rangers. Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Alexei Kovalev - Right Wing - 1992/93-2010/11, 2012/13ĭrafted in the first round, 15th overall, in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers, Kovalev debuted during the 1992/93 season. This past fall, The Hockey News published their Top 100 defencemen of all time special issue, with a closing column specifically listing Konstantinov as no.101 on the list, for what it’s worth. As it stands, three members of the Russian Five (Sergei Fedorov, Igor Larionov, and Vyacheslav Fetisov) are in the Hall, so I’ve included the remaining members of that group as well. Perhaps had Konstantinov, recently turned 30 at the time of the accident, been able to continue his career, he would be a more sure-fire Hall-of-Fame candidate, if not inducted by now. His name was engraved on the Stanley Cup when the Red Wings defended their championship in 1998, but he would never play again. 1997 saw his first Stanley Cup win, and the Red Wings’ first in 42 seasons, but only six days later he was in a limo accident that left him with extensive injuries. Konstantinov’s career ended with the highest of highs followed soon after by the lowest of lows. he was also capable of contributing offensively, cracking double-digits in goals in both 19, and hitting the 30-point mark in all but the 1991/92 and lockout-shortened 1994/95 seasons, including a career-high 38 points in 1997, finishing as the runner-up to Brian Leetch for the Norris Trophy. While known for his physical style of play. Konstantinov’s career was short, but he made a solid impact in that time. Internationally, he represented the Soviet Union, winning Bronze at the 1991 World Championships and Gold at the 1986 World Juniors and the 1986, 1989, and 1990 World Championships.
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He earned All-Rookie honours in 1992 and Second-Team All-Star honours in 1996.
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Konstantinov won the Stanley Cup in 19 with the Detroit Red Wings. Konstantinov scored 174 points (47G, 127A) in 446 games, as well as 19 points (5G, 14A) in 82 playoff games, for the Detroit Red Wings (1991/92-1996/97). Vladimir Konstantinov - Defence - 1991/92-1996/97ĭrafted in the 11th round, 221st overall, in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings, Konstantinov debuted during the 1991/92 season.