Player Discussion Alexander Ovechkin (Vol. 2)

[Devil Dancer]

This is the earliest I recall seeing Ovie on-ice in the off-season. Or on this side of the Atlantic.

Of course, he often does the pre preseason publicity tour in New York. That must break up his workouts to an extent.

 

[Calicaps]

Ovie wants MOAR!

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

I think he’s finally grown up to simplify it. Maybe he can see the end of his career in his head and wants to give it his all the home stretch? I agree though....a marked change since before last season. I definitely was curious if he’d come into camp in top shape. Seems like he could be working harder and harder in the offseason.

I think he realizes he needs to work more to be on top of his game at the age of 33, simple as that.

 

[Sam Spade]

I think he realizes he needs to work more to be on top of his game at the age of 33, simple as that.

I agree about the age thing but not sure about it not being about more as well.

Getting ready to have a child, has a taste of team success, second oldest guy on the team and Orpik is famous for his workouts and diet regimen, etc.

I don't think it happens but man one more 50 goal season would be beyond insane. Hull, Jagr, Bucyk are the only other at 33+.

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[Alexander the Gr8]

I agree about the age thing but not sure about it not being about more as well.

Getting ready to have a child, has a taste of team success, second oldest guy on the team and Orpik is famous for his workouts and diet regimen, etc.

I don't think it happens but man one more 50 goal season would be beyond insane. Hull, Jagr, Bucyk are the only other at 33+.

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You do need to workout more as you get older. Things like muscle memory peak and decline past that age.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Ovechkin's wife gave birth to their first son this morning. Sergei Aleksandrovich Ovechkin is the name of the boy, named after Ovechkin's late brother.

Congratulations to them!

 

[Sam Spade]

Born on 8/18/18, how cool is that!!!!!!

Congrats to Alex and Nastya. Some of the comments on twitter are great.

"Poor kid has never seen the Caps win the Cup".
"Illumin8i".

 

[ovikovy817]

Congrats.

Panthers follow him already. They would prefer Ovi to have his birthday on that date lol

 

[twabby]

Decent year for Ovie IMO.

 

[Sam Spade]

Awwwwww.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Awwwwww.

Future MVP right there.

Oh, and the kid is American too, so he could be a future Team USA captain or Team Russia captain.

 

[kicksavedave]

Future MVP right there.

Oh, and the kid is American too, so he could be a future Team USA captain or Team Russia captain.

Either way, he'll be a future Conn Smythe winner just like his daddy!

Congrats to the whole Ovi family. Best year ever!!!!

 

[Calicaps]

Welcome Sergei!!

Congrats Ovie!

 

[Silky mitts]

Got to respect that they timed it in the middle of the offseason

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Pretty cool. Couldn’t be happier and to name him after his brother. RESPECT

 

[Raikkonen]

Ovi on the ice is a sign.
1 more Richard, 1 more cup - and Crosby is behind forever.
Ove can make himself great again.

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

Congrats OV and Mrs OV.

 

[sycamore]

Congrats to OV. May young Sergei grow up to terrorize the league just like daddy.

 

[ovikovy817]

Future MVP right there.

Oh, and the kid is American too, so he could be a future Team USA captain or Team Russia captain.

Knowing Ovi and his parents, there is a very very little chance (to not say no chance) that his sport citizenship will be American.

 

[EYEuhFRAYtee]

Congrats to the Ovechkin family.

The summer of Alex continues!

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Knowing Ovi and his parents, there is a very very little chance (to not say no chance) that his sport citizenship will be American.

Bobby Hull was Canadian and Brett Hull is American, could be a similar scenario where the kid feels more American because he grew up in the states.

 

[Devil Dancer]

Bobby Hull was Canadian and Brett Hull is American, could be a similar scenario where the kid feels more American because he grew up in the states.

Sure, if the kid grows up here. Ovie could go back to Russia when his contract is up, or keep playing in the NHL for another 10 years, or retire and do something else here. Who knows what the future holds for the Ovechkins.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Sure, if the kid grows up here. Ovie could go back to Russia when his contract is up, or keep playing in the NHL for another 10 years, or retire and do something else here. Who knows what the future holds for the Ovechkins.

Could be the same scenario as Galchenyuk where he was born in America, grew up for a good portion of his childhood in Russia and then returned to NA to begin his career.

Who knows if Ovi Jr. will even be a hockey player though.

 

[Devil Dancer]

Who knows if Ovi Jr. will even be a hockey player though.

Sure. Grandparents were basketball and soccer I think, dad was hockey, maybe Jr. will conquer the world of tennis.

 

[maacoshark]

Bobby Hull was Canadian and Brett Hull is American, could be a similar scenario where the kid feels more American because he grew up in the states.

I guess you dont know your Brett Hull history. Brett Hull was actually born in Canada and has duel citizenship. The only reason he ever played international hockey for US was because he was passed over by Canada in 1986 to play in the IIHL world hockey championships. When Canada didnt invite him USA hockey gave him a call.