Ovechkin via the #Caps’ release: “I’m back! Thank you to everyone for giving me and my family the time to make this decision. I’m healthy. I love playing hockey and competing to win. I’m excited to come back and join my teammates so we can fight for a playoff spot and have a chance to win. See you in September, DC!”
Stanley Cup champion and NHL all-time leading goal scorer Alex Ovechkin will return for his 22nd season, becoming the longest-tenured athlete in DC sports history.
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Here is NHL Central Scouting’s report on Oliver Suvanto, who told ESPN that he looks up to Florida captain Aleksander Barkov as a role model:
“One of the most complete and mature 17-year-old centers seen in Finland’s Liiga since Aleksander Barkov. He has already been trusted in key roles for powerhouse Tappara. His strong skating, balance, and physical strength make him highly effective in faceoffs, battles and defensive coverage. A natural two-way player, he combines reliability and intelligence, rarely making mistakes while consistently supporting both ends of the ice. Offensively, can create space for teammates with intelligent positioning and strong puck protection, often generating second chances or assists through simple but effective plays. Forechecking and work ethic stand out, and he plays with pro-level consistency and awareness.”
Skip Bayless says he doesn’t see megastar in AJ Dybantsa, and don’t see the Wizards being a playoff team:
“I felt a little sorry for him last night, he got picked by Washington it’s been kind of losersville for a long time. It has the sort of stench around it. And now you’re betting on Anthony Davis who’s 33 years of age and it seems like he’s 53 to me.”
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Richard Jefferson: "They also didn't see the future coming, so they were cheering..."
Jay Williams: "Wow..."
Kenny Smith: "His career trajectory would've been a lot different if he didn't like motorcycles."
Jefferson: "I guess everybody that goes to Duke isn't that smart."