"Ovechkin is having one of the greatest seasons of all-time for a 40-year-old, becoming just the fourth over-the-hill player in NHL history to score 30 goals or more at age 40 or older, joining the likes of Gordie Howe, Johnny Bucyk, and Teemu Selanne."
"Other past interviews suggest that Ovechkin feels there's not much left to accomplish in the NHL, and that this year was always planned to be it."
"Nick Kypreos's report earlier this month indicated that Ovechkin is not interested in a farewell tour and liked how Wayne Gretzky announced his retirement ahead of his final regular-season game."
Alex Ovechkin has four games left in what may be his final NHL season. He plans to decide on retirement over the summer. The Capitals are likely to miss the playoffs, and Ovechkin values team success over personal achievements. At 40, he has scored over 30 goals, a rare feat for players his age, but he has needed significant support from coaches. Ovechkin has indicated he may not pursue a farewell tour, preferring a more understated retirement announcement.
Read at RMNB
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]