Alex Ovechkin
Coverage of Alex Ovechkin in the Nexus archive.
- Back for another season, Alex Ovechkin is noncommittal on whether this will be his last
Alex Ovechkin returns for his 22nd season with the Washington Capitals but remains noncommittal about whether this will be his final year. The Capitals added players like Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch this offseason, and Ovechkin signed a $1 million salary with $8 million in bonuses. He emphasized the team's Stanley Cup potential and his ability to contribute despite turning 41.
- Professional sports and media need to stop acting like Russian athletes are Putin puppets
The article discusses the exclusion of Russian athletes from international sports events due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, citing examples like the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off and IIHF suspensions. It criticizes sports media for politicizing athletes' achievements, referencing a SportsNet article about Alex Ovechkin's record and tennis organizations' policies on Russian players competing as 'neutral athletes'.