I heard a rumor that Ovechkin won't resign with the caps because he has been carrying the caps weight.
2007-12-10 12:11:00 · 8 answers · asked by oviefan8 4 in Sports ➔ Hockey
dose anyone know the team two
2007-12-10 12:19:33 · update #1
not as of late, like tonight, he didnt even score, more and more guys are starting to step up, its just a rumor he'll re-sign he doesnt wanna leave Semin
2007-12-10 14:10:33 · answer #1 · answered by Andrew G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ovie isn't a UFA for a few years so he's a Cap for a while yet and even running away to Russia won't change that. He could force a trade though. I'm sure a good 20 teams would cough up a first rounder, a vet and some cash for him.
I'm sure someone might risk it and I thought it was 4 picks. I was saying he could force them to trade him simply by pulling a Yashin.
2007-12-10 12:22:20 · answer #2 · answered by PuckDat 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
He has no choice. The Caps own his rights and can match any offer from another team which they would. I guess he could sit out or defect to Russia, neither of which I think he would be willing to do.
The Caps made an attempt to improve in the off-season so it is not like they are not trying to get him help.
2007-12-10 12:22:43 · answer #3 · answered by Bob Loblaw 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
He doesn't have a choice. The Capitals have told him that they will match all offers he may receive.
If he chooses not to sign, he'll be playing elsewhere...and if he plays elsewhere without resigning, the Capitals maintain his rights until he is 29 (7 years experience, or 29, whichever comes first is the trigger for UFA)
2007-12-10 13:10:38 · answer #4 · answered by Like I'm Telling You Who I A 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Well, he's a pretty flashy guy and in no way averse to any form of spotlight.
The lack overall team talent and local hockey culture in the DC area may be tough for a young, impatient star to swallow.
2007-12-10 12:18:52 · answer #5 · answered by zapcity29 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I've heard the same thing and I wouldn't be surprised if he won't re-sign. They've given him zero support and expect him to win and go to the playoffs. I'd say "screw you" too if I was given a team job/assignment with no support.
2007-12-10 12:22:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Can somebody give JFJ a nudge and make him read this.
2007-12-10 16:38:53 · answer #7 · answered by cme 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that too.
But I don't know who to believe and what to believe anymore.
I honestly don't even know.
2007-12-10 12:14:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋