Both sides had decided to terminate Kovalchuk's contract which makes him a free agent eligible to sign with any team.�
According to one report, the Bruins are already showing interest in the 36 year old forward.�
Respected KHL insider, Igor Eronko, reports that Kovalchuk wants to sign with a contender and would accept minimum salary.�
The Bruins were originally in the race to land Kovalchuk when he was a free agent during the summer of 2018.�