Rumor: Alexander Ovechkin to sign with Dynamo Moscow (KHL) for 2026-2027

[The GM]

He said to Jamie McLennan and Jeff O’Neil that he wants to retire right after the goal

Literally taking off his equipment while celebrating on the ice and slowly making his way towards his car.

Let’s just hope he doesn’t do it slapshot style

 

[Nogatco Rd]

I’m doubtful he plays for Dynamo personally

what gives you that impression

 

[Empoleon8771]

Damn that's sad to see. Malkin is also expected to retire after next year, so Sid's going to be the only one left of the Sid/Geno/Ovi era.

 

[DrDangles]

Does Malkin join him?

He just told the Athletic he's retiring with the Pens last month.

"I not play in Russia after Pittsburgh," Malkin said Wednesday. "Maybe one game for home team in Russia. Just one to say goodbye."

 

[bobholly39]

Damn that's sad to see. Malkin is also expected to retire after next year, so Sid's going to be the only one left of the Sid/Geno/Ovi era.

Plot twist. Crosby plays long enough to surpass Ovechkin's goal record after he leaves for KHL.

Plot twist 2 - Ovechkin makes an NHL return at age 48 to try and take it back.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

what gives you that impression

He will be 41 years old

 

[1989]

Honestly wonder what kind of goalscoring record he could set in the KHL. Obviously not most goals all time but maybe a 40 goal season at 41?

 

[eviohh26]

Not a big surprise. A lot of Russian like to do their last few years at home. He has done all one can do in the NHL once he breaks the goal record.

 

[ACLEVERNAME]

Gonna go from breaking the NHL goal scoring record to letting an 80 year-old Putin walk him multiple times in an All Star game lmao.

 

[66-30-33]

Plot twist. Crosby plays long enough to surpass Ovechkin's goal record after he leaves for KHL.

Plot twist 2 - Ovechkin makes an NHL return at age 48 to try and take it back.

Imagine if Crosby retired with 2000 points, Ovy retired with 1000 goals.

 

[3074326]

Does Malkin join him?

First time I've used this gif unironically

 

[TheGreenTBer]

Understandable, depending on his family situation.

He'd have the goal record, a Stanley Cup and a trophy case bigger than Phil Kessel's refrigerator. Not much more to prove in the NHL.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

I kind of wonder if KHL Dubai shows him the money if they do get a team.

 

[vorky]

He will be 41 years old

On 11 December 2009 defenceman Vyacheslav Fetisov played his last game for CSKA Moscow, it was his first & only game on KHL level. His pro-career started in the 1974-1975 season.

 

[Paper]

Honestly wonder what kind of goalscoring record he could set in the KHL. Obviously not most goals all time but maybe a 40 goal season at 41?

He's no Josh Leivo!

 

[Skeksis25]

If he breaks the record this year, do the Caps and he just mutually agree to end his contract in the offseason? If he really is tired of the whole preparing for a season thing, then it feels like that motivation will be significantly lower if there is no record to chase.

 

[jetsforever]

Did someone say farewell tour?

 

[centipede2233]

Damn that's sad to see. Malkin is also expected to retire after next year, so Sid's going to be the only one left of the Sid/Geno/Ovi era.

Malkin will retire after this year. He gets a 3.8 million dollar bonus this July 1 and has a $1 million dollar salary next year. He won’t be sticking around to play for $1 million bucks

 

[Treb]

He will be 41 years old

And?

He's said for years it's something he wants to do if healthy.

 

[Bileur]

Everyone should have expected he likely wouldn’t play in the NHL past his 40 year old season.

 

[Voight]

Obviously a joke. Dude wouldn’t quit on his teammates while they are contending for presidents trophy and a cup

Nor is any sane person walking away from 9 million dollars. Even one as loaded as him.

 

[King 88]

Good riddance.

 

[Fatass]

We were fortunate to have him to watch all his great career. He can go home to retire in his domestic league where he will be a king.

 

[bringbacktheskate604]

Not surprised. He's only here to break Gretzky's record then he will fade off into the sunset and never be heard from again.

You make it sound so mundane lol. Like he isn't about to break a record once thought unbreakable.
The fact Ovie played in some of the more low scoring periods, especially compared to the 80's makes it more special imo.

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

I support the Caps just throwing $15M/year at him to keep him in the league as long as possible.