Ovechkin has thought about retirement

Russian forward club of the National hockey League (NHL) “Washington capitals” Alexander Ovechkin speculate about his retirement. Interview with the athlete took place in the Hockey program at home owned by TV League.

According to the player, he is healthy and loves hockey, so will try to continue to act, “while there is passion for the game”. “I have another year of his contract after this season. Let’s see,” said Ovechkin.

the Striker added he was not going to be a player who “just rides for the mind and take someone’s place.”

Earlier it was reported that Ovechkin and the best sniper in NHL history, Wayne Gretzky will play against each other in sports simulator NHL 20. The event will be called “”the Great” against the “great eight””.

Ovechkin plays in the NHL since 2005. He led the capitals to win the Stanley Cup in 2018. Scoring 706 goals in the masts of the NHL. The forward ranks eighth among the best snipers in League history.