Ovechkin milestone thread - 850 and Beyond!

[Randyne]

I am a bit stunned why anyone would call Osh a “buttery soft player”. There is a reason why the Caps’ fans have called him a “honey badger”. When he was healthy he was absolutely relentless for his size.

More like "please don't get hurt" player.

 

[banks]

I've said in this thread that he'll break the record this season. But it looks like he could do it in less games than Gretz, and win the Rocket while doing it.

I'm not saying either of those things happen. But the fact that it's a discussion 17 games into the season is incredible. Watching Ovie play is something that most of us will enjoy telling our kids/grandkids about. Take it in, sports fans.

 

[thekernel]

I'm shocked by how good Ovi still looks out there. Last night Theodore looked like he was fighting in a dream trying to knock him off the ENG

 

[ViD]

Ovechkin already stated multiple times in his Russian interviews, he’s not staying past next season if the goal record is broken

 

[Firsov99]

More like "please don't get hurt" player.

I know that his last seasons have been brutal health-wise, but I still can’t cast a stone in his direction. He was an important piece of our championship team. I will still remember him as the Caps’ honey badger.

 

[rajuabju]

It would be pretty incredible if Ovie keeps this pace up, or even close to it, and surpasses Gretzky by end of this season

Such a treat to watch this guy competing every night, and I'm not even a Caps fan.

 

[MOGlLNY]

Everybody is probably underestimating what a great impact getting rid of buttery soft players like Backstrom and Oshie has had on Ovechkin. Spending time with guys like that will take a toll on you mentally, especially someone like Backstrom. Not surprised Ovechkin has bounced back.

Hell yeah Mulletman sighting

 

[Fantomas]

Ovechkin already stated multiple times in his Russian interviews, he’s not staying past next season if the goal record is broken

Don't blame him. Who'd want to stay and live in DC.