I'll start by saying that I find this a bit ridiculous, but it's a photo that's all over the web right now and it's sparking a lot of conversation, so we're sharing it with you so you can make your own judgment.
Here it is.
Personally, it doesn't worry me at all.
Yes, there have been a few photos like this circulating about the great Alex Ovechkin in recent weeks, but it's not as if Ovechkin has ever been Mr. Slim and a 170-pound player.
We're talking about a physical player here, 38 years old, who is a physical specimen at 6 feet 3 inches and 240 pounds.
So no, I'm not going to rely on a photo of him, even if he's playing sports, to judge whether he'll have a good season in 2024-2025 or not.
After his Stanley Cup win in 2018, there were also many similar photos circulating... The result?
He racked up 89 points in 81 games the following season, including 51 goals!
Until proven otherwise, I will continue to believe in Alex Ovechkin and I will never doubt him.
And you, do you still believe that the Great Ovechkin will break Wayne Gretzky's all-time record? Do you think he can score 30 to 35 goals next season?
In 2023-2024, he amassed 65 points in 79 games, including 31 goals.
He has 853 career NHL goals, while Wayne Gretzky's record is 894.
Go Ovechkin Go!
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Do you believe that Alex Ovechkin will break Wayne Gretzky's record? | ||
Yes | 395 | 54.4 % |
No | 331 | 45.6 % |
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