I have absolutely no proof that he has ever done HGH or anything ,but that is what I think it is also. To lose your game just like that ,combined with the timing
- VANTEL

Wasting all his energy banging Kiralenko

Wasting all his energy banging Kiralenko
- Bieksa#3

That would be one reason where he would be forgiven by all

What happened to Ovie? The only thing I can think of is maybe all those steroid allegations maybe were true? Since that story broke he has been a shadow of his old self. I wouldn't want his contract on my team for the next 8 years or what ever he has left on it.
- al3535

Interesting. Are those the allegations that a few Washington based sports teams were being sold steroids? I thought it was more to do with him being a one trick pony and everybody figuring him out. It's highly possible he was on roids.

What happened to Ovie? The only thing I can think of is maybe all those steroid allegations maybe were true? Since that story broke he has been a shadow of his old self. I wouldn't want his contract on my team for the next 8 years or what ever he has left on it.
- al3535

I said this last year and still believe it every bit as much: Washington should trade Ovechkin. He still has marketable value and his return would still be considerable. I don't think he'll ever regain his former form, at least not at Washington.

Interesting. Are those the allegations that a few Washington based sports teams were being sold steroids? I thought it was more to do with him being a one trick pony and everybody figuring him out. It's highly possible he was on roids.
- Boinker

When I watch him, he just doesn't have that extra step on other players anymore.

That would be one reason where he would be forgiven by all
- VANTEL

If I was a Caps fan I would only forgive him if he shared.

I said this last year and still believe it every bit as much: Washington should trade Ovechkin. He still has marketable value and his return would still be considerable. I don't think he'll ever regain his former form, at least not at Washington.
- AlexF

I disagree. Who wants a 9.5 million for the next 8 years for a guy whose game is falling off faster than a fat couple sharing a single bed?

I have absolutely no proof that he has ever done HGH or anything ,but that is what I think it is also. To lose your game just like that ,combined with the timing
- VANTEL

Ya that's what I think also. It sure makes sense. But who knows. Maybe he just doesn't care anymore?

Interesting. Are those the allegations that a few Washington based sports teams were being sold steroids? I thought it was more to do with him being a one trick pony and everybody figuring him out. It's highly possible he was on roids.
- Boinker

I think it is more the Washington area sports teams and the steroid allegations. I think Ovie had a few good years before that. Then when the story broke his game went down hill, and has never been the same.

I disagree. Who wants a 9.5 million for the next 8 years for a guy whose game is falling off faster than a fat couple sharing a single bed?
- VANTEL

He has value. He's still one of the most high profile hockey players on the planet and that would be of serious interest to struggling markets looking for a marketable asset. Plus he's skating on line with Joey Crabb and Matt Hendricks (I think) so GMs could easily see that as a key culprit. Above all, he's still young and it might just be a change of scene that's required.

I think it is more the Washington area sports teams and the steroid allegations. I think Ovie had a few good years before that. Then when the story broke his game went down hill, and has never been the same.
- al3535

Radulov used roids... Pretty sure any guy with acne on his back and weird skin on his face equals steroid use.

Ovechkin
Radulov
Malkin
Datsyuk

Radulov used roids... Pretty sure any guy with acne on his back and weird skin on his face equals steroid use.

Ovechkin
Radulov
Malkin
Datsyuk
- Scooby_Doo

Pretty sure Datsyuk isn't on the juice. Speaking of which, Ovi just scored on the PP.

Radulov used roids... Pretty sure any guy with acne on his back and weird skin on his face equals steroid use.

Ovechkin
Radulov
Malkin
Datsyuk
- Scooby_Doo

datsyuk is the man

Radulov used roids... Pretty sure any guy with acne on his back and weird skin on his face equals steroid use.

Ovechkin
Radulov
Malkin
Datsyuk
- Scooby_Doo

You think Datsyuk? And Malkin also?

Only problem is Vancouver isn't a contender without Kesler. And really even with him, you saw how the Kings destroyed them last year.

You think Datsyuk? And Malkin also?
- al3535

It's a culture thing. Malkin had a huge drop off a few years ago.

Only problem is Vancouver isn't a contender without Kesler. And really even with him, you saw how the Kings destroyed them last year.
- Allstarzz

Yeah the kings did piss all after that I suggest you lay off the glue

Only problem is Vancouver isn't a contender without Kesler. And really even with him, you saw how the Kings destroyed them last year.
- Allstarzz

Without Sedin...

Are you trolling? You funny little guy.

Anyone else wondering how Dustin Brown feels today after Mike Richards had to fight his battles last night.

I know I'd be pissed if I got my ass kicked while Brown sat on the bench smirking

Now that's leadership and another example as to why LA may not make the playoffs.
- IanEsplen

How would you compare it to when 5'9 Marchand b&#$h slapped one of the sisters and not one teamate came to help.

Only problem is Vancouver isn't a contender without Kesler. And really even with him, you saw how the Kings destroyed them last year.
- Allstarzz

Yup. What kind of a garbage team loses to the eventual SC champs

And only about half of the mainstream analysts/sports-sites predict that they'll get to the finals this season.

Definitely ridiculous to consider the Canucks possible contenders...

It's a culture thing. Malkin had a huge drop off a few years ago.
- Scooby_Doo

He is definitely back now. But who knows for sure. Should be a good game with the Sharks and you guys tonight. Hopefully another rough game like the Anaheim one the other night. Clowe and Kassian I hope go.

Yup. What kind of a garbage team loses to the eventual SC champs

And only about half of the mainstream analysts/sports-sites predict that they'll get to the finals this season.

Definitely ridiculous to consider the Canucks possible contenders...
- Fosco

LOL. What do those idiots in Vegas know? (Sarcasm)

Only problem is Vancouver isn't a contender without Kesler. And really even with him, you saw how the Kings destroyed them last year.
- Allstarzz

Only problem is Toronto isn't a contender without Lupul.And really even with him, you saw how every team in the league destroyed them last year.

This is the funnest game, ever!

Only problem is Vancouver isn't a contender without Kesler. And really even with him, you saw how the Kings destroyed them last year.
- Allstarzz

The Kings destroyed everyone last year, including St Louis who so many think is a contender this year.

Radulov used roids... Pretty sure any guy with acne on his back and weird skin on his face equals steroid use.

Ovechkin
Radulov
Malkin
Datsyuk
- Scooby_Doo

I cant wait until Yak starts juicing