Confirmed with Link: Ovechkin 5x9.5m

[stanleycaps18]

Many of us will too...

Or, no hair.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Assuming you can't have both, would you rather see a second cup or Ovechkin get 896?

The record. I’ve seen everything else I could possibly have want to have seen during this run and nothing will ever top 2018.

But I refuse to assume I can’t have both, so my answer is both.

 

[twabby]

Details on Ovechkin’s NMC and M-NTC

 

[Calicaps]

I predict Ovie is in no danger of being traded.

 

[Fred22406Capsfan]

Many of us will too...

Then there are those of us who still won't have hair

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I predict Ovie is in no danger of being traded.

or ever playing a game in the AHL….

 

[chilimac]

I predict Ovie is in no danger of being traded.

You have some fancy-stats to back that up?

 

[895]

I assume no full NTC so no one can ever come demand one in Washington if even Ovechkin doesn't have one.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I assume no full NTC so no one can ever come demand one in Washington if even Ovechkin doesn't have one.

seems like a damn good team policy to me….

 

[Fallschirmyager]

This is going to be a very interesting season. Ovi could easily vault into 3rd all time in goals and has a great chance to set the PPG record as well.

Crap. I may need to get a tv.

 

[Ovie's Neighbor]

I am really happy that it looks like OV will retire a Cap. That is pretty cool. But this is obviously overpayment and I’m not sure how we win another cup with the roster as it is constructed now.

 

[txpd]

I am really happy that it looks like OV will retire a Cap. That is pretty cool. But this is obviously overpayment and I’m not sure how we win another cup with the roster as it is constructed now.

How is it overpayment? Was he overpaid last season or the season before?

 

[Ovie's Neighbor]

How is it overpayment? Was he overpaid last season or the season before?

I think last season he was slightly overpaid and I don’t think it will get any better only worse. Father time is undefeated and I can’t recall a forward at 37/38 that produced at a 9.5 million dollar level.

 

[txpd]

I think last season he was slightly overpaid and I don’t think it will get any better only worse. Father time is undefeated and I can’t recall a forward at 37/38 that produced at a 9.5 million dollar level.

Yes, yes. Father time is undefeated. I should mark you down for saying that father time beats Ovechkin this season. What is the number of goals scored were you give Ov credit not losing this next season? 40? 50? 60?

 

[895]

Yes, yes. Father time is undefeated. I should mark you down for saying that father time beats Ovechkin this season. What is the number of goals scored were you give Ov credit not losing this next season? 40? 50? 60?

Anything above 40 would exceed expectations.

 

[Midnight Judges]

Anything above 40 would exceed expectations.

IMO the line ought to be 45.

 

[Melkor]

Yes, yes. Father time is undefeated. I should mark you down for saying that father time beats Ovechkin this season. What is the number of goals scored were you give Ov credit not losing this next season? 40? 50? 60?

If he's about that record he has to be in the 40s this year.

 

[ovikovy817]

Expected.
Very happy

 

[Calicaps]

Overpaid... LOL

 

[Acallabeth]

I am really happy that it looks like OV will retire a Cap. That is pretty cool. But this is obviously overpayment and I’m not sure how we win another cup with the roster as it is constructed now.

It's not obvious at all.
1) Look at the players who make above $9M, most of them are way poorer contracts then Ovechkin.
2) Capitals are an old team, but still a team filled with world class talent. Even not being a prime contender, another good playoff run is definitely not in the "unthinkable" territory.
3) AO is in a unique position when his personal achievements may have bigger legacy than more team trophies. As was well said above, we get a new Stanley Cup champion every year and we may never see another shot at Gretzky's major records. If he comes reasonably close to the goals record, the publicity for the Caps will likely far exceed the attention the reigning champion will attract. Ovechkin isn't just being paid to lead the team, he's being paid for the greatest goal scorer ever to be a career Cap.

 

[Roshi]

If Ovie scores even half as many goals as ’father time’ is mentioned with his new contract he will break the record in the first 10 games next season.

Every contract done is terrible in hfboards.

Ive been all smiles after seeing the 5 years on the contract. Ill propably continue to do so for a long time.

 

[Pigskin]

Fair contract in my view all things considered

Cmon Ovi, squeeze out one more 50 goal season

And Kuzy, pull your head out of your butt and give him a hand

 

[trick9]

I think last season he was slightly overpaid and I don’t think it will get any better only worse. Father time is undefeated and I can’t recall a forward at 37/38 that produced at a 9.5 million dollar level.

Teemu Selanne.

He did it basically each season through age 38-40. 31 goals and 80 points in 73 games as a 40-year old.

 

[philip]

5 years? Someone give me a reason outside of the heart to be happy about this please.

 

[txpd]

5 years? Someone give me a reason outside of the heart to be happy about this please.

A reason? You need help to come up with one? Come on. You are acting like he is going to score 29 goals this season and 22 the season after that. There is no reason to expect any less of Ovechkin than what Ovechkin has done so far in his 30s. Would you honestly be surprised if he won the Rocket this season? If you would be, then I can't help you at all.

You have to think breaking the record is a pipedream to think its an instant bad contract