Alexander Ovechkin, Russian professional ice hockey left winger for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL) gets out of a car to take part in a ceremony for the presentation of Kharlamov trophy in Moscow on June 9, 2009. The Kharlamov Trophy is an NHL award given to the most valuable Russian NHL player. Named after the late Soviet Union star Veri Kharlamov, Ovechkin is considered as one of their greatest players. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

Alexander Ovechkin, Russian professional ice hockey left winger for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL) gets out of a car to take part in a ceremony for the presentation of Kharlamov trophy in Moscow on June 9, 2009. The Kharlamov Trophy is an NHL award given to the most valuable Russian NHL player. Named after the late Soviet Union star Veri Kharlamov, Ovechkin is considered as one of their greatest players.

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  2. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals is escorted to the penalty box after receiving a roughing penalty in the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Verizon Center on November 1, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  3. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: Fans watch Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals warm up before the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Verizon Center on November 1, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  4. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: Alex Ovechkin #8 (L) and Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals talk before the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Verizon Center on November 1, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  5. ATLANTA - OCTOBER 29: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals skates up the ice followed by Marty Reasoner #19 of the Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena on October 29, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.
  6. ATLANTA - OCTOBER 29: Marty Reasoner #19 of the Atlanta Thrashers controls the puck against Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals at Philips Arena on October 29, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.
  7. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: David Steckel #39 of the Washington Capitals takes a faceoff against Antoine Vermette #50 of the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Verizon Center on November 1, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  8. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: Brooks Laich #21 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with teammates after scoring in the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Verizon Center on November 1, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  9. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: Rick Nash #61 of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates with the puck against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on November 1, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  10. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals battles for the puck with Jason Chimera #25 of the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Verizon Center on November 1, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  11. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: Raffi Torres #14 of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates with Rick Nash #61 after scoring his second goal of the third period against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on November 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. Columbus won the game 5-4.
  12. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: Raffi Torres #14 of the Columbus Blue Jackets scores his second goal of the third period against Jose Theodore #60 of the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on November 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. Columbus won the game 5-4.
  13. National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman prepares to speak to reporters as he leaves the U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Court in Phoenix, Arizona, September 11, 2009. The National Hockey League and Canadian billionaire James Balsillie continue to battle in court, arguing over whether Balsillie's bid for the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes team should be included in an auction set for today. The judge overseeing the case of the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes raised the possibility of rejecting both Balsillie's and the National Hockey League's existing bids for the money-losing team. In May, the Coyotes team filed for bankruptcy protection.
  14. National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to reporters as he leaves the U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Court in Phoenix, Arizona, September 11, 2009. The National Hockey League and Canadian billionaire James Balsillie continue to battle in court, arguing over whether Balsillie's bid for the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes team should be included in an auction set for Friday. The judge overseeing the case of the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes raised the possibility of rejecting both Balsillie's and the National Hockey League's existing bids for the money-losing team. In May, the Coyotes team filed for bankruptcy protection.
  15. National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman gestures as speaks to reporters outside the U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Court in Phoenix, Arizona, September 11, 2009. The National Hockey League and Canadian billionaire James Balsillie continue to battle in court, arguing over whether Balsillie's bid for the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes team should be included in an auction set for today. The judge overseeing the case of the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes raised the possibility of rejecting both Balsillie's and the National Hockey League's existing bids for the money-losing team. In May, the Coyotes team filed for bankruptcy protection.
  16. National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman walks away from reporters as he leaves the U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Court in Phoenix, Arizona, September 11, 2009. The National Hockey League and Canadian billionaire James Balsillie continue to battle in court, arguing over whether Balsillie's bid for the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes team should be included in an auction set for Friday. The judge overseeing the case of the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes raised the possibility of rejecting both Balsillie's and the National Hockey League's existing bids for the money-losing team. In May, the Coyotes team filed for bankruptcy protection.

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