Rumor: Capitals offer Ovechkin anywhere from 3 to 5 years at around 10 million per

[thefutures]

That's great he's still a week away from being 35 5 years 50 million is to much

It's only like 3 kerfoots man

 

[Hischier and Hughes]

I know its a controversial opinion but Ovechkin should just retire IMO

He has said for some years now he’d like to raise his children in Russia and every chance he gets he flys home. He won the elusive Cup and I think he should do what is best for his family and not just his career

If he sticks around, however, Ill gladly root on some more 50 goal seasons! As long as none are against New Jersey

 

[ManwithNoIdentity]

Holy shit, it's crazy to think that this is only Ovechkin's 3rd contract. And it's even crazier to realize that he's about to finish a 13 year contract.

I imagine Ovi signs a 4 year deal and has his contract end in the same year as Backstrom's. 2025-2026 is going to be a sad year, I think we're going to see all of Crosby, Malkin, Ovechkin and Backstrom retire after the 2024-2025 season.

Didn’t he negotiate his 13 year contract without an agent?

 

[Beville]

Holy shit, it's crazy to think that this is only Ovechkin's 3rd contract. And it's even crazier to realize that he's about to finish a 13 year contract.

I imagine Ovi signs a 4 year deal and has his contract end in the same year as Backstrom's. 2025-2026 is going to be a sad year, I think we're going to see all of Crosby, Malkin, Ovechkin and Backstrom retire after the 2024-2025 season.

I can see Ovi and Crosby battling it out to be the last to retire to be honest; once one of them goes that’ll be the other straight after I think.

I can see the four of them lasting longer than 2025.

 

[Treb]

Ovechkin is not going to be the first person ever in the history of ever to beat time

40 is not 42-43.

Jagr was still a 60 points guy at 40-43.

 

[paulhiggins]

Holy crap. That's almost Mitch Marner money. Sure he's worth it?

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Holy shit, it's crazy to think that this is only Ovechkin's 3rd contract. And it's even crazier to realize that he's about to finish a 13 year contract.

I imagine Ovi signs a 4 year deal and has his contract end in the same year as Backstrom's. 2025-2026 is going to be a sad year, I think we're going to see all of Crosby, Malkin, Ovechkin and Backstrom retire after the 2024-2025 season.

It's been remarkable to see Sid and Ovi's longevity as the faces of the NHL. Will be a very long time before anyone reaches their star power again. As much as I hated the Penguins earlier in the rivalry, the last few years (especially since the Cup) I've just grown to appreciate getting to watch my team of stars take on their biggest rival which is also full of stars. Very rarely does it play out like that in sports.

But yeah, it'll be weird and very sad. The Caps drafted Ovechkin the year after I graduated high school so Ovi has been core to my favorite team my entire adult life. Crazy to think of all of the life events like marriage and kids that have happened since he was drafted.

And I'm fine with them paying him whatever he wants for as long as he wants. What he's done for the Caps and for hockey in the DC/MD/VA area can't be overstated. Hopefully they have another run or two left in them before the team falls apart but he's worth whatever he wants to be paid.

 

[Galaxydoggystyle]

Chelios played until he was 48

 

[K Fleur]

Didn’t he negotiate his 13 year contract without an agent?

His mom negotiated it. Which is pretty dope.

From what I remember reading she was pretty no nonsense in the negotiations too.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

40 is not 42-43.

Jagr was still a 60 points guy at 40-43.

Jagr wasn't making 10 million

 

[A Pointed Stick]

This is not meant as a flame against Cap fans but just a simple question for them. Do you think he might follow Trotz to Long Island? The odds seem stacked against that with our cap problems, Ovechkin saying he might retire instead of extending, the fact the Caps are still cup contenders, and the obvious loyalty thing. Just asking to ask. Personally I don’t see it for the many reasons I stated.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

I think Ovi might want more in money. Capitals owe him everything, has done more for that team than any Capital has ever done before.

 

[Treb]

Jagr wasn't making 10 million

And Ovechkin won't be over 43 after a 5 year deal.

Even at 10% decrease by year, it would take until the end of the deal for him to drop under 30 goals.

I'm pretty sure he will be the 2nd 35+ guy to score 50 in a season.

The last year of the 5 year deal might be harsh, but that's not what you're paying for. There's also a chance he sign for 3 years.

 

[hmc1987]

5 years 50 million at 35? that's not a good idea

He fills seats and has a legit chance at goals record. I'd do it if nothing else for the novelty of it all

 

[hmc1987]

You think even at 39 he will hit 40. He had seasons not that long ago where he didn't even hit 40. I am not saying he can't do it, but not necessarily realistic to expect no slow down at all. Every single great player ever slowed down at the end, none of them is immune to aging forever.

Ovi hitting 30 goals for all 5 seasons is pretty realistic tbh

 

[Nico Hischier]

Holy shit, it's crazy to think that this is only Ovechkin's 3rd contract. And it's even crazier to realize that he's about to finish a 13 year contract.

I imagine Ovi signs a 4 year deal and has his contract end in the same year as Backstrom's. 2025-2026 is going to be a sad year, I think we're going to see all of Crosby, Malkin, Ovechkin and Backstrom retire after the 2024-2025 season.

I feel old just reading your comment. Feels like yesterday that Crosby and Ovi had dueling hattricks in the same playoff game. Will be a sad year for sure.

 

[Treb]

You think even at 39 he will hit 40. He had seasons not that long ago where he didn't even hit 40. I am not saying he can't do it, but not necessarily realistic to expect no slow down at all. Every single great player ever slowed down at the end, none of them is immune to aging forever.

In the last 7 years, it only happened one time he scored less than 48 goals. Easy to see the rest of his career going like this:

50-50-45-40-35-30

That's an average of 41.7 goals.

 

[StephenPeat]

5 years 50 million at 35? that's not a good idea

Yeah if it were me, I’d bet AGAINST Alex Ovechkin. SRSLY SMH

ALEX OVECHKIN SCORED 48Goals in 68Games THIS SEASON.

At that pace you’d be paying 50M over 5years to see SOMEONE, ANYONE come even close and most likely break a record most people thought could be etched in Diamond.

 

[StephenPeat]

Ovechkin is not going to be the first person ever in the history of ever to beat time

He already is.

After you’re dead no one will remember your name or care, like countless Millions of others.

Alex Ovechkin will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. He is indeed IMMORTAL.

RMNB

 

[StephenPeat]

You think even at 39 he will hit 40. He had seasons not that long ago where he didn't even hit 40. I am not saying he can't do it, but not necessarily realistic to expect no slow down at all. Every single great player ever slowed down at the end, none of them is immune to aging forever.

Seasons where he didn’t hit 40 are much further away (and appear to be an absolute anomaly) than a season where he hit nearly 50 in 68 so, to answer your question, if he slows down he’s still good for 40 easily for the next 3-4 seasons. If he hits 45 over that time that 5th season will be the most exciting season in hockey in almost 50 years.

 

[Boxscore]

Ovechkin should just retire IMO

Blasphemy.

 

[uncleben]

I can't picture Ovechkin in a different sweater.

I don't want to

 

[JTToilinginToronto]

He could easily get 12 M in the open market

Maybe during regular times, but during years of flat cap, I question who would be offering a mid 30s player $12M a year. Even for one as good as Ovechkin.

 

[Boxscore]

I don't want to

Some things should just never happen--this is one of them.

 

[StephenPeat]

It's only like 3 kerfoots man

But how many Braccos?