Player Discussion Alexander Ovechkin (Vol. 2)

[geoo9]

I don't know where there's room to put it outside with people traffic, I think inside by the windows where they used to have a car would be a good spot

I see activist here who wants to organize picking of signatures for the statue)))))

 

[geoo9]

Ho-hum! Gotta be outside. Put it right on the corner at the top of the metro escalators if they have to. Or Ted can pay the city to widen the sidewalk in one spot by the main doors.

some inconspicuous place - for example, in front of WH

 

[Silky mitts]

Ho-hum! Gotta be outside. Put it right on the corner at the top of the metro escalators if they have to. Or Ted can pay the city to widen the sidewalk in one spot by the main doors.

I didn’t think of the top the escalator, there or the alley by Gallery Place parking

 

[895]

Just build it at the top of the left circle?

 

[895]

I'm watching his rookie season goals. Ovechkin looks so much leaner here, like a young bull as opposed to the bearlike physique has now.

I wonder how much of his loss of speed is actual physical decline and how much is the extra pounds he's carrying now.

 

[Sam Spade]

The "Aho/Ovie" hug is what makes the whole thing awesome.

I don't know where there's room to put it outside with people traffic, I think inside by the windows where they used to have a car would be a good spot

They better f***in make room!!!!!!

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I'm watching his rookie season goals. Ovechkin looks so much leaner here, like a young bull as opposed to the bearlike physique has now.

I wonder how much of his loss of speed is actual physical decline and how much is the extra pounds he's carrying now.

I’ve wanted him 10-15 lbs leaner for a while. Trotz got that last year.

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

Ovie said to Wilson that the game is evolving away from hitting, to an extent. He kind of exhorted Wilson to focus more on his offensive game.

So, Ovie has decreased his weight and is not delivering as many bone crunching hits. Or at least saving them for the playoffs.

So, he looks quicker out there. He is still listed at 6'3" 235 but he must be 220-225, I would think.

 

[Sam Spade]

So, he looks quicker out there. He is still listed at 6'3" 235 but he must be 220-225, I would think.

If you go to practice and see him leave the facility you can tell he is much thinner than say 2016.

 

[Norman Moscow]

Very interesting article in today's russian newspaper about Ovi with stories from his Mom and Dad.
Hope that somebody will translate it.
Овечкин: рождение легенды. Уникальный рассказ родителей Александра Великого

 

[Raikkonen]

Ok. Ovi's Batya paid 10 rubles for each goal while he played in hockey school. And nothing for assists. I see now.

Also, Ovi is not some phenom, he was grown by many ppl including some former hockey masters. Also - hard work from his big family and himself.

 

[Khomutov]

From that article: Ovechkin at the age of 14 with Igor Larionov. Great pic.

 

[895]

Ok. Ovi's Batya paid 10 rubles for each goal while he played in hockey school. And nothing for assists. I see now.

Also, Ovi is not some phenom, he was grown by many ppl including some former hockey masters. Also - hard work from his big family and himself.

How much was 10 rubles at the time?

 

[sdf]

He's gonna go to the Olympics, regardless of Bettman's decisions. Atta boy Ovi.

Yeah, that is the man of his own word

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Ok. Ovi's Batya paid 10 rubles for each goal while he played in hockey school. And nothing for assists. I see now.

Also, Ovi is not some phenom, he was grown by many ppl including some former hockey masters. Also - hard work from his big family and himself.

Of course he is/was a phenom. Doesn’t mean he’s not a hard worker or didn’t have important influences along the way.

 

[Raikkonen]

How much was 10 rubles at the time?

Didnt say what year it was. I think it wasnt much. But could bought smth for sure, especially considering he scored 3+ often.

 

[ovikovy817]

How much was 10 rubles at the time?

Well, in the article they say it's spring 1998, so the rate was @ 9-10 rubles for 1 dollar at that moment.
But in the article, his father says that he was doing this since he was 10 years old, so 1985+10 = 1995. In 95 the rate was around 4-5 rubles for 1 dollar.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Hey in the 80’s that was probably nice pocket change for him! As a 10 year old whenever it was lol...

 

[Norman Moscow]

Second part of the article:
"Говорили: "Овечкин - трепач". Но Саша бился за Олимпиаду, а остальные испугались"

 

[Atas2000]

How much was 10 rubles at the time?

Icecream money. Not much. More of a symbolic incentive.

 

[Corby78]

Ovie skipping AS game. I have a hard time believing he needs rest as the AS game format is not very taxing. I think this is a slap against the Olympics. And I’m for that. I also hate the sit out rule, the nhl shouldn’t force that on players.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Ovie skipping AS game. I have a hard time believing he needs rest as the AS game format is not very taxing. I think this is a slap against the Olympics. And I’m for that. I also hate the sit out rule, the nhl shouldn’t force that on players.

I bet if the trend continues, they’ll make the penalty stiffer.

 

[Empty Goal Net]

Ovie skipping AS game. I have a hard time believing he needs rest as the AS game format is not very taxing. I think this is a slap against the Olympics. And I’m for that. I also hate the sit out rule, the nhl shouldn’t force that on players.

The Caps' bye week (5 days) comes immediately after the ASG, so Ovie gets a real nice break. Caps had a long season last year. His "aging" body gets a couple more days of rest and he gets to make a statement (if that's his intent) re. Olympic participation.

 

[Calicaps]

I am totally fine with Ovie doing whatever the heck suits him for whatever reason.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I am totally fine with Ovie doing whatever the heck suits him for whatever reason.

Except leaving the Caps.