Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is back in front of a lectern and with that comes fantastic quotes. The Russian machine spoke with reporters after the Caps’ first on-ice practice of training camp, “weighing” in on a variety of topics.
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Ovechkin also said he didn't lose any weight this summer.
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) September 15, 2017
Asked Ovechkin if he's still 239 lbs, which is what he's listed as on the roster. "239? 259." Honestly not sure if that was a joke or not.
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) September 15, 2017
Did Ovechkin change anything with his diet? "No."
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) September 15, 2017
Ovechkin also commented on the Olympics, echoing his heartfelt statement from Thursday night.
Is the door closed for Ovechkin on Olympics? "Well, obviously," he says.
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) September 15, 2017
In slightly happier news the Caps captain also has some reassurance for us fans. He told reporters that the Caps will be fine, are still a good team.
Joe Maddon has "Try Not To Suck."
Alex Ovechkin's exact line was: "We're not gonna be suck this year."— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) September 15, 2017
He also spoke about meeting with Barry Trotz this summer and reiterated what his main goal for this year is. Hint, it’s definitely not goals.
Ovechkin on meeting with Trotz in Russia this summer: "He give me a call after wedding, 'You still alive? Can we meet up?' Yeah, sure."
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) September 15, 2017
Ovechkin: "Goals is not my goal right now. The goal: I want to win a Stanley Cup, and that's my priority."
— Isabelle Khurshudyan (@ikhurshudyan) September 15, 2017
You guys, goals are not his goal.
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