Ovechkin Milestone Thread - Countdown to 894 (Continued)

[Devil Dancer]

As for Ovechkin, the goal I remember more than others is the one he scored while falling on his ass. Otherwise, Ovechkin's career looks like a really big flip-book of goals scored from his 'office'.

He didn't even work in that office until Adam Oates put him there half way through his career.

 

[Cappy76]

Just checked the Caps home game tickets for the last 3 games of the season, they all start at $130 already

The last home game is against Columbus which Ovechkin also scored his first 2 career goals. I would allow him to score his record breaking goal against Columbus too

I'm banking on the away game in Columbus while eye balling tickets with my dad. We were both at game 1 where he scored 2 hoping we can witness 895

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I'm disappointed that the injury likely cost him sole possession of having the most 50 goal season of all time (and possibly winning another Richard). It would have been one of the most legendary late-career seasons of all time.

You and me both….that was a big prize also.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Here are some half-decent goals.

Top-4 are pure filth!

 

[PlushMinus]

Indeed, and if it was the playoffs he probably would've missed high and wide.

So much for your "best effort to remain objective". It only lasted one post

 

[Pengwins]

It would only be fitting for him to break the record on an empty neck goal

 

[BallardEra]

It would only be fitting for him to break the record on an empty neck goal

Against the Pens in the last game of the season.

 

[Calicaps]

Top-4 are pure filth!

It's easy to forget how incredible he was in his prime, just an absolute force of nature.

 

[Fred22406Capsfan]

Odds he signs another contract in the NHL?

Think low to non-existent. Rumored he'd like to finish up back home in the KHL.

 

[Dingo]

It's easy to forget how incredible he was in his prime, just an absolute force of nature.

i remember at the time thinking that the most dynamic, smashing, all around awesome line would be Ovechkin - Forsberg - Lindros. (ya Lindros is a center)

It was a huge thing at the time for me to think that of Ovie because the other two were so jaw-dropping at their best.

Just a mad, rabid Rottweiler of a player. Only ever seen so many TRULY talented big guys play that hard, haphazard even.

 

[carjackmalone]

Imagine if he breaks the record and wins the cup this season

 

[wetcoast]

I know people have said (many times) in here that it would be hilarious if he broke the record with an empty net goal.

But it really wouldn't. Imagine that being the history making, record breaking video clip? Awful.

It really doesn't matter at this point does it?

 

[Lou Sassole]

That's cool. I remember the news surrounding Gretzky breaking the record, but I couldn't get a mental picture of the goal itself.

As for Ovechkin, the goal I remember more than others is the one he scored while falling on his ass. Otherwise, Ovechkin's career looks like a really big flip-book of goals scored from his 'office'.

Really, did you miss the first 10 years of his career?

 

[PlushMinus]

It really doesn't matter at this point does it?

It matters to me - which is why I posted my opinion.

You don't seem to be expressing one? Other than sad resignation that it's inevitable.

 

[Lou Sassole]

Once again an empty net goal. I'm giving my best effort to remain objective, but I must confess that I'm far from impressed. It is sad to admit but Ovechkin is a one-trick pony. That one trick used to be one-timers and now he has reinvented himself as his only trick is scoring empty netters. Don't get me wrong, I still like the guy and I definitely think he has had a fine career overall.

Are your feelings still hurt because Ovie used to chase Malkin around the ice bullying him with checks like he was his little brother? They made up, they're buddies now, it's ok to let it go. Do you need a hug?

 

[wetcoast]

It matters to me - which is why I posted my opinion.

You don't seem to be expressing one? Other than sad resignation that it's inevitable.

I guess it might matter to some people for different reasons but at the end of the day history will show the number of goals and Ovi will be the leader and is unlikely to be caught baring some unforeseen transformation in any future NHL.

In short the historical record will just state the number of goals and his placement.

 

[CapsJunkie]

years later defencemen and goalies still cry themslfves to sleep

 

[ViD]

Imagine if he breaks the record and wins the cup this season

That will solidify him as a top 6 player of all time

Gretzky
Lemieux
Orr
Howe
Crosby
Ovechkin

 

[Khrox]

That will solidify him as a top 6 player of all time

Realistically, he should be a top 6 player all time already.

 

[PlushMinus]

That will solidify him as a top 6 player of all time

Gretzky
Lemieux
Orr
Howe
Crosby
Ovechkin

I don't want to derail this thread, but why doesn't Messier ever appear on these lists? He is right there at the top of those all time lists, and he won a bunch of Cups. Is it because most think he was / is an asshole? lol serious question.

Other notables: Jagr, Francis, Yzerman.

 

[M4lk1n71]

It really doesn't matter at this point does it?

Me and wetcoast don't always see eye to eye but I think this is an interesting perspective. Why does the goal record matter in the first place? Why not just look at points instead? Both goals and assists have the same value: 1 point each. I think this might be just very selective cherry-picking of statistics. I mean, yes, the record is nice but at the end of the day, kinda trivial. I think the record tells more about Ovechkin's selfishness. In my humble opinion, he doesn't make his linemates better like Sid the Kid does. Still, Ovechkin has a great shot and I respect it tremendeously.

 

[BallardEra]

Me and wetcoast don't always see eye to eye but I think this is an interesting perspective. Why does the goal record matter in the first place? Why not just look at points instead? Both goals and assists have the same value: 1 point each. I think this might be just very selective cherry-picking of statistics. I mean, yes, the record is nice but at the end of the day, kinda trivial. I think the record tells more about Ovechkin's selfishness. In my humble opinion, he doesn't make his linemates better like Sid the Kid does. Still, Ovechkin has a great shot and I respect it tremendeously.

Suuurrrre.

You'd be gobbling Malkin if he was at 878 right now.

 

[Acallabeth]

Me and wetcoast don't always see eye to eye but I think this is an interesting perspective. Why does the goal record matter in the first place? Why not just look at points instead? Both goals and assists have the same value: 1 point each. I think this might be just very selective cherry-picking of statistics. I mean, yes, the record is nice but at the end of the day, kinda trivial. I think the record tells more about Ovechkin's selfishness. In my humble opinion, he doesn't make his linemates better like Sid the Kid does. Still, Ovechkin has a great shot and I respect it tremendeously.

- goals don't matter much
- trivial record
- scoring is selfish

Look out bro, you generate so many gems the oppressive regimes are going to kidnap you!