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Ovechkin defends Kremlin-backed ad as Latvia bars him and NHL defends player
politics1 month ago

Ovechkin defends Kremlin-backed ad as Latvia bars him and NHL defends player

NHL star Alex Ovechkin appeared in a campaign ad for Vladimir Putin's United Russia party ahead of Russian parliamentary elections. He defended the appearance by stating he is Russian and plans to live there after retirement. The Washington Capitals confirmed the ad but stated his focus is on the upcoming season. Latvia has barred Ovechkin from entering the country, and US Representative Joe Wilson condemned the ad for featuring an ICC-wanted official.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#lavrov#nhl#ovechkin
Ovechkin Returns to the Capitals on a One-Year, Bonus-Heavy Deal
sports3 months ago

Ovechkin Returns to the Capitals on a One-Year, Bonus-Heavy Deal

Ovechkin, nearly 41 and the NHL’s all-time leading scorer, re-signs with the Capitals on a one-year contract with a $4.25M cap hit ($1M base salary, $3.25M signing bonus) and up to a $4.75M performance bonus if he plays 10 games, potentially earning $9M; his return anchors Washington’s playoff push as the team added depth via offseason moves to support contending plans.

via The New York Times|
#bonus-structure#nhl#one-year-deal
Cap plan hinges on bonuses as Capitals eye Ovechkin return
sports3 months ago

Cap plan hinges on bonuses as Capitals eye Ovechkin return

The Capitals, after a busy start to free agency that added Jenner, Desharnais, Brodzinski, Holl and Dunne, reportedly have about $4.38M in cap space but can use the NHL’s performance-bonuses mechanism (including a 7.5% cushion) to fit Alex Ovechkin under the cap. GM Chris Patrick says there are levers to pull and expects to discuss a potential return with Ovechkin, emphasizing winning remains a priority. The team also bolstered its depth with Kyrou and Tuch, and a cap rise next summer could ease any future overages as they pursue a championship window.

via RMNB|
#free-agency#nhl-cap#note-extra-tag-not-allowed
Capitals map offseason options around Ovechkin's uncertain future
sports6 months ago

Capitals map offseason options around Ovechkin's uncertain future

Capitals GM Chris Patrick and president Brian MacLellan said they’re giving Alex Ovechkin time to decide his future, with plans for either him returning to a Cup-contending window or moving on. They emphasized the goal of keeping the team competitive, discussed a potential role for Ovechkin next season, noted ownership involvement and cap-space flexibility, and indicated a decision would ideally come around the draft but will respect Ovechkin’s process.

via RMNB|
#capitals#nhl#offseason
Ovechkin not ready to retire, weighing Capitals Cup window
sports6 months ago

Ovechkin not ready to retire, weighing Capitals Cup window

During Breakdown Day, 40-year-old Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin said he isn't ready to rule out a return and will decide based on whether Washington can make the playoffs and contend for the Stanley Cup, along with family and health considerations. The Capitals missed the playoffs after selling assets at the trade deadline; Ovechkin, who becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1, plans to speak with GM Chris Patrick after the season and draft about staying, with roughly $40 million in cap space to add pieces for a title run. He praised the young players who stepped up and noted health and training factors will influence his decision.

via RMNB|
#free-agency#nhl#ovechkin
Ovechkin’s possible final NHL game gets a playful send-off from Oshie—Subway and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
sports6 months ago

Ovechkin’s possible final NHL game gets a playful send-off from Oshie—Subway and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos

Before what could be Alex Ovechkin’s final NHL game, he sat for a pregame ESPN interview with longtime Capitals teammate TJ Oshie, who surprised him with his go-to snack duo—Subway and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. The pair discussed Ovechkin’s future, health, and the difficult decision ahead, noting he played all 82 games this season at age 40—the fifth player in NHL history to do so—and reflecting on what he might miss if he retires.

via RMNB|
#capitals#interview#nhl
Ovechkin Signals Uncertainty on Retirement After Possible Final Capitals-Penguins Night
sports6 months ago

Ovechkin Signals Uncertainty on Retirement After Possible Final Capitals-Penguins Night

Alex Ovechkin hinted at an undecided future after what could be his final Capitals home game, waving off the Penguins during a handshake line as Crosby organized the gesture. The 100th Capitals–Penguins meeting ended with Ovechkin earning an assist on Connor McMichael’s empty-net goal, and he noted he’ll decide whether to return this summer despite fans chanting for “One more year.”

via RMNB|
#capitals#crosby#ovechkin
Malkin says Ovechkin isn’t retiring—he’ll be back next season, hungry for more
sports6 months ago

Malkin says Ovechkin isn’t retiring—he’ll be back next season, hungry for more

Evgeni Malkin states he doesn’t believe Alex Ovechkin will retire after this season, predicting a return next year because he’s still hungry and had a 30-plus goal season. The longtime rivals and friends shared dinners and memories off the ice, underscoring their deep bond from Russian junior days to the NHL as Ovechkin’s possible final home game unfolded.

via RMNB|
#capitals#malkin#nhl
End of an era? Ovechkin and Crosby gear up for potential final duel this weekend
sports6 months ago

End of an era? Ovechkin and Crosby gear up for potential final duel this weekend

Ovechkin and Crosby, two of hockey’s defining stars, will close out the regular season with back‑to‑back games—the 100th and 101st head‑to‑head meetings of their 21‑season rivalry. With the Capitals fighting for a playoff spot and the Penguins already clinched in the Metro, the weekend matchups in Pittsburgh and Washington have fans wondering if this could be the final chapter of their enduring duel, as both players emphasize enjoying the moment and playing the right way while continuing to push their historic careers (Ovechkin with 928 goals; Crosby with 1,761 points).

via NHL.com|
#crosby#hockey#nhl