Washington Built the Team. Then Ovechkin Showed Up.
Washington acquired Kyrou and Tuch before Ovechkin committed to anything. He said "I'm back, babes." For once, the building behind it was actually real.
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Washington acquired Kyrou and Tuch before Ovechkin committed to anything. He said "I'm back, babes." For once, the building behind it was actually real.
Ovechkin announced his 22nd NHL season in four words from Turkey. At some point his return stopped being news and became a calendar event. We are there.
Alex Ovechkin signed a contract that makes sense for a working 40-year-old, not a farewell tour. The $4.75M bonus for 10 games played is stranger than it sounds.
Ovechkin signed a one-year deal, said "I'm back," and got buried under NBA news. LeBron is still deliberating. This contrast is the whole story.
Alex Ovechkin re-signed with Washington for a 22nd season at 41, goals record secured, Cup won. The real question is what it means that he can't stop.
For the first time since 2005, Alex Ovechkin is technically available. Every NHL team has until July 25 to make their pitch. Nobody is going to make a pitch.
The Capitals have signed players, cleared cap space, and made their pitch. Now they wait for a 40-year-old in Turkey to decide whether any of it matters.