Which NHL team traded for Kovalchuk in 2010?
New York Islanders
Boston Bruins
New Jersey Devils
Toronto Maple Leafs
Answer
The New Jersey Devils acquired Ilya Kovalchuk on February 4, 2010, in a blockbuster trade with the Atlanta Thrashers. In exchange for Kovalchuk, the Thrashers received defensemen Johnny Oduya and Niclas Bergfors, as well as prospects Patrice Cormier and Johan Hedberg. Kovalchuk signed a 17-year, $100 million contract with the Devils, making him the highest-paid player in the NHL at the time.
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