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Player Discussion Alexander Ovechkin (Vol. 4)

I think the point of that part of the article is that travel to and froe wont be convenient which just adds some hassle and maybe more away time.
 
Many posters here won’t like this… but this is the culture part of the team i have been talking about from Ted on down. Culture is important to Ted and captain is following. It’s the only choice for OV (or any player) but the way OV did it by coming to the rink is amazing leadership.

Now we need to leverage that culture to bring in the next star While we can. :-)
 
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Albatros said:
Nothing against taking a leave, there are more important things in life than work or hockey. But even so taking a leave and simultaneously being a captain (of a team with 50 % playoff chances no less) aren't compatible.
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If I had to guess I'd say that you're young and haven't dealt with loss on this level. If and when you do, it will likely change your perspective.
 
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That was him on the right in the red. He went with Ovi to buy powerball tickets during one of the big jackpots a few years back.

RIP.
 
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Billy the Cnt said:
If I had to guess I'd say that you're young and haven't dealt with loss on this level. If and when you do, it will likely change your perspective.
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I've lost a parent at a younger age than Ovechkin is now, but it did not miraculously cancel my other duties in life and I wasn't even compensated nearly as generously for them. Like I said, it's fine to prioritize and re-evaluate things in life but it doesn't mean you can just eat the cake and keep it too. The very least Ovechkin should have done when choosing to walk away from his team is also give away his C to someone who's ready for that responsibility.
 
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Condolences to Ovi and the fam. I know his father has had some health issues but something must have been pretty sudden in the past couple days
 
Albatros said:
I've lost a parent at a younger age than Ovechkin is now, but it did not miraculously cancel my other duties in life and I wasn't even compensated nearly as generously for them. Like I said, it's fine to prioritize and re-evaluate things in life but it doesn't mean you can just eat the cake and keep it too. The very least Ovechkin should have done when choosing to walk away from his team is also give away his C to someone who's ready for that responsibility.
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This is objectively the worst and most heartless take EVER. Shame on you.

RIP Mikhail. May his memory be for a blessing.

pman25 said:
Condolences to Ovi and the fam. I know his father has had some health issues but something must have been pretty sudden in the past couple days
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IIRC he was too ill even to be in the US during the Cup run. I think it's been brewing.
 
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Albatros said:
I've lost a parent at a younger age than Ovechkin is now, but it did not miraculously cancel my other duties in life and I wasn't even compensated nearly as generously for them. Like I said, it's fine to prioritize and re-evaluate things in life but it doesn't mean you can just eat the cake and keep it too. The very least Ovechkin should have done when choosing to walk away from his team is also give away his C to someone who's ready for that responsibility.
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Congrats on a historically terrible take on a site that churns out terrible takes. I am 100% confident that 0% of people within the organization would support your position.

Imagine thinking that someone taking time away from their job to be with their dying (and now deceased) parent means they’re not a leader. Do you work in the corporate world? Ever heard of the term, bereavement leave?
 
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AlexBrovechkin8 said:
Congrats on a historically terrible take on a site that churns out terrible takes. I am 100% confident that 0% of people within the organization would support your position.

Imagine thinking that someone taking time away from their job to be with their dying (and now deceased) parent means they’re not a leader. Do you work in the corporate world? Ever heard of the term, bereavement leave?
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I don't know why you even bother responding to this. Some people are pure scum and there is nothing you can do to change that.
 
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Albatros said:
I've lost a parent at a younger age than Ovechkin is now, but it did not miraculously cancel my other duties in life and I wasn't even compensated nearly as generously for them. Like I said, it's fine to prioritize and re-evaluate things in life but it doesn't mean you can just eat the cake and keep it too. The very least Ovechkin should have done when choosing to walk away from his team is also give away his C to someone who's ready for that responsibility.
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Do better. Much better.
 
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Absolutely tragic news. Makes you wonder how long has this been affecting him personally. Even in this time where he is going after unbreakable record, your family always comes first. Anyone who says otherwise has been neglected as a child or just has no family of his own or whatsoever. Some things are just more important than others. Rip Mikhail Ovechkin.
 
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Albatros said:
I've lost a parent at a younger age than Ovechkin is now, but it did not miraculously cancel my other duties in life and I wasn't even compensated nearly as generously for them. Like I said, it's fine to prioritize and re-evaluate things in life but it doesn't mean you can just eat the cake and keep it too. The very least Ovechkin should have done when choosing to walk away from his team is also give away his C to someone who's ready for that responsibility.
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Has to be the strangest hill to die on that I've seen on this site in a real long time.
 
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Albatros said:
I've lost a parent at a younger age than Ovechkin is now, but it did not miraculously cancel my other duties in life and I wasn't even compensated nearly as generously for them. Like I said, it's fine to prioritize and re-evaluate things in life but it doesn't mean you can just eat the cake and keep it too. The very least Ovechkin should have done when choosing to walk away from his team is also give away his C to someone who's ready for that responsibility.
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I'm sorry you didn't demonstrate the leadership and personal resolve necessary to stand up for yourself and what should have been most important to you. Hopefully age will grant you a little more wisdom down the road but just judging by the vibe here... I doubt it.
 
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