Alex Ovechkin says he'll determine his future based on health, family and the Capitals' outlook
Alex Ovechkin said he wants a new two-year contract from the Washington Capitals. Then again, nothing about Ovechkin's future is all that clear right now after the NHL's career goal-scoring leader finished his 21st season Tuesday. Fans — and even opponents — treated the past few games like they could be his last, but Ovechkin hasn't yet closed the door on returning.
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin said he wants a new two-year contract from the Washington Capitals . He was probably joking.
Then again, nothing about Ovechkin's future is all that clear right now after the NHL's career goal-scoring leader finished his 21st season Tuesday. Fans — and even opponents — treated the past few games like they could be his last , but Ovechkin hasn't yet closed the door on returning. This was the final season of his current contract with the Capitals.
When he noted Thursday — in a longer-than-usual session with reporters — that he still needs to speak with coach Spencer Carbery and general manager Chris Patrick, he was asked what he wanted to hear from Patrick about the team's future. “Two more years," he said, drawing a laugh. "This is the contract.
Sign it. ” It would certainly be a surprise if the 40-year-old Ovechkin received that kind of deal. The bigger question is whether he'll keep playing in the NHL at all.