Ovechkin with 8 in 8 at 33

[Bonucci]

8 in 8 is the new 50 in 50.

 

[Regal]

Not surprising if you have a shot like this

One that misses?

 

[dkhockey]

Is he though? Orpik was just on Spittin Chiclets and said Ovi still eats like a pig and drinks 3-4 cokes a game on the bench.

... no way?

 

[Mackinnonen]

He is basically god.

 

[Fighter]

I thought he'd still be hangover for the first 10-15 games after the summer bender, but I was wrong. He can take alcohol like a true russian!

 

[Syckle78]

It only he could win a cup.

 

[edd1e]

I thought Ovi was older and that this was old thread that resurfaced.

 

[authentic]

He's still in his physical prime as an athlete, this shouldn't be surprising to anyone.

This is hfboards though, you're past your prime at 26 on here.

 

[authentic]

He will overtake AM for the lead in goals sooner than later

I'm not sure if you think it won't be close between them, but if so just wait and see. I don't see him scoring less than 50 and I don't see Ovechkin scoring much more than that so we'll see how it plays out.

 

[Eisen]

Is he though? Orpik was just on Spittin Chiclets and said Ovi still eats like a pig and drinks 3-4 cokes a game on the bench.

That just shows you how completely and utterly overvalued nutrition is. But when we are comparing old and modern players, nutrition always gets mentioned as one of the make or break factors.

 

[devbouz12]

It only he could win a cup.

Hehe I totally see what you did there. Omg hilarious (cuz he actually won a cup) lolololol wow you got me in stitches

 

[authentic]

Is he though? Orpik was just on Spittin Chiclets and said Ovi still eats like a pig and drinks 3-4 cokes a game on the bench.

I used to think he was on steroids but that explains it.

 

[Taluss]

I mean, it’s Ovi. What else is there to say

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

If Ovi makes it to 1000 goals, that'd be insane considering the pace he'd have to accomplish to do so.

 

[Bank Shot]

This is impossible. Power forwards decline quickly!

 

[NyQuil]

People think Crosby is still in the running for best player in the league.

I have no idea why people write off Ovie when he’s a similar age.

Still has that infectious enthusiasm when he plays.

 

[Mugzy97]

If Ovi makes it to 1000 goals, that'd be insane considering the pace he'd have to accomplish to do so.

1000 goals? Not possible.
895 might be though. I'm interested to see what he can do in the next 10 years.

 

[txpd]

Someday, somebody will actually try covering him in the left circle.

They do. Last season teams regularly shadowed him. Someone else just scored instead. Don't forget that the Caps have more bullets in the gun than just the one. Do you really want to play 4 on 3 against Carlson, Backstrom, Kuznetsov and Oshie?

 

[AD1066]

All he had to do was survive the summer bender.

 

[BallardEra]

Someone should cover him on the left faceoff dot during the powerplay. Lol

I know that's sarcasm but where did that Kuznetsov one timer come from?

Something else for teams to chew on now.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

People think Crosby is still in the running for best player in the league.

I have no idea why people write off Ovie when he’s a similar age.

Still has that infectious enthusiasm when he plays.

Because Ovechkin basically only does on thing and he mainly does it one way. He is the best of his generation at goal scoring, but he also plays on a team that is focusing on making him score (which isn't stupid when that's the best asset you have).

 

[22FUTON9]

Ovechkins probably the most gifted athlete in the NHL

Washingtons powerplay is borderline unfair with how many weapons they have. It’s insane

 

[Machinehead]

They do. Last season teams regularly shadowed him. Someone else just scored instead. Don't forget that the Caps have more bullets in the gun than just the one. Do you really want to play 4 on 3 against Carlson, Backstrom, Kuznetsov and Oshie?

Yes. Yes I do.

 

[Riddum]

Someday, somebody will actually try covering him in the left circle.

loll, you think it's that easy?

 

[WeThreeKings]

loll, you think it's that easy?

Someday, somebody is gonna make sure McDavid doesn't go full speed!