Alexander Ovechkin reflects on his recent rip to Russia & more
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Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin has packed up his bags and will be spending the offseason in his home country of Russia for the offseason. That said, Ovechkin took some time to meet with the media to discuss the overall significance of this season.
It's no secret that Alexander Ovechkin loves playing for the Washington Capitals.
Since his emergence in the league, Alexander Ovechkin has been a great ambassador for the game, always finding different ways to contribute on and off the ice.
Recently, Alexander Ovechkin was awarded the Mark Messier Leadership Award, a true testament to his overall abilities as a captain.
Alexander Ovechkin speaks out on Mark Messier Leadership Award
"It's special award... I play hard every single day since my day one ,and it's been hell of a year," Ovechkin said. "Obviously what we been through for this last couple months, chasing the Great One and passing him and it was something special here."
According to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News, Alexander Ovechkin has always meant to much to the Washington Capitals organization
"I've been lucky enough to play with the greatest players: (Sergei) Federov, Jason Arnott, Mike Knuble, Nicklas Backstrom, John Carlson. We growing up together and we support each other as leaders as friends. I learned from them a lot," Ovechkin said. "I would never be that kind of person or that kind of leader on the ice and off the ice. Obviously the Capitals organization, what we've been through together... it's been tremendous 20 years."
"It's great to see how this area grows hockey-wise," Ovechkin said, adding, "The kids are playing, parents watching, it's great, you know. It's nice to be huge part of the success."
While there's no official confirmation Ovechkin will return for one last ride into the sunset next season, the Caps' faithful are feeling optimistic.
More details to follow.
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