Alexander Ovechkin, Russian professional ice hockey left winger for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL) holds the Kharlamov trophy during a ceremony in Moscow on June 9, 2009. The Kharlamov Trophy is an NHL award given to the most valuable Russian NHL player. 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) holds the Kharlamov trophy during a ceremony in Moscow on June 9, 2009. The Kharlamov Trophy is an NHL award given to the most valuable Russian NHL player.

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  5. National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman returns from a lunch break outside of 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.
  6. National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman leaves the U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Court during a lunch break 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.
  7. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 25: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals questions an official after receiving a boarding penalty and game misconduct during the game against the Buffalo Sabres at the Verizon Center on November 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  8. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 25: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals shoots the puck against the Buffalo Sabres at the Verizon Center on November 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  9. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 25: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals handles the puck against Tyler Myers #57 of the Buffalo Sabres at the Verizon Center on November 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  10. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 25: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with teammates after scoring in the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at the Verizon Center on November 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  11. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 25: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals skates onto the ice before the game against the Buffalo Sabres at the Verizon Center on November 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  12. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 25: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals warms up before the game against the Buffalo Sabres at the Verizon Center on November 25, 2009 in Washington, DC.
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  15. 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.
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