Quick newsflash for the millions of you who don't watch hockey, but Washington Capitals left winger Alexander Ovechkin just signed a 124 million dollar contract extension to stay with the team. Pretty sweet deal, eh (that's how they say it in Canada)? To me though, the money isn't near as shocking as say, the length.
The contract makes sure Ovechkin stays a Cap for the next 13 years.
This may be a surprise to some of you, but 13 years is a long time in sports. And yes, while it sounds good for the Caps to make sure the best young'n on the ice next to Sidney Crosby stays in their pocket for a bit, this is the kind of move that could keep Washington fans screaming for years, if something goes terribly wrong.
13 is a pretty big window to take a big spill on the ice that ends your career. It's a pretty big window for a superstar to turn into a dud among duds. Let's take a moment to picture the career of Eric Lindros. Wasn't that pretty?
Now I'm not saying that Ovechkin is destined to weave his place in hockey mediocrity, but there's also no evidence saying Alexander The Great is destined to play outstanding hockey until 2021. Was the contract a mistake? Who am I to say. One thing's for sure though, Ovechkin better turn into one of the top five players of the generation, or Washington'll be catching flak for this one for a long time.
Much longer than 13 years.
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Alexander Ovechkin is not the best young man on the ice. I would not even put him in the same league as Crosby I believe they over paid him and they should of neevr given him that kind of money to play Hockey. I love Hockey and have been a big fan for a long time and Crosby is clearly the best he has nobody atround to make his team actually good but ohwell. Alxander did not deserve 124 million dollars.
What are you talking about? Alexander Ovechkin is freaking amazing! You obviously have no idea what you're talking about. :D
Yes i have no idea what im tlaking about. I gave him his props ok thats all he gets i mean i dont care who you are noody deserves 124 million to play a sport. And you cant say he is better than Crosby and if oyu do your obviously blind.
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