Alex Kovalev, aka l’Artiste, AK27, or simply Kovy, stopped by the Alumni Lounge to chat about his fondest memories of playing in Montreal, life as coach of the KHL’s Kunlun Red Star and his acting career. The former Russian superstar opened up about the struggle of leaving home from a young age, developing his unique style of play, his approach to living life to the fullest and more.
Step inside "The Alumni Lounge" for unfiltered stories from the legends who built the legacy of the most storied franchise in professional sports. Hosted by former Canadiens defenseman Patrice Brisebois and comedian and longtime sports reporter Chantal Desjardins, The Alumni Lounge, which is presented by Scotia Advice+ from Scotiabank, features in-depth chats with popular Habs players of the past, touching on everything from never-before-heard tales from the dressing room to the struggles high-performance players face after they hang up their skates.