In case there was any doubt, Alex Ovechkin confirmed Friday that he’ll play in the KHL in the event of an NHL lockout.
“We’ll see what’s going to happen,” the Capitals’ captain said, as per CSNWashington.com. “No one wants to be in a lockout but if [there is] I’m going to play in the KHL. It’s not a surprise. I will go.”
Ovechkin has been one of the more outspoken critics of the owners during the labor dispute.
“They tell [us] what they want and think that cutting our salaries and our contract years is going to help that,” he said earlier in the week. “Why are they still signing guys for 10 years and not five years? It’s strange and they look stupid. They right now say they want to cut salary and everything. Lots of guys just won’t come back if this happens.”
With $88 million still owing on his $124 million contract, Ovechkin may be more determined than most of his union brethren to fight the owners’ demands that the PA argues will serve as a salary rollback.
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Keith Ballard’s agent thinks buyout would present fresh start
Jun 19, 2013, 9:22 PM EDT
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Vancouver Canucks would appreciate the cap space.
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Michal Handzus scores first, Rich Peverley ties it.
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The money part has been settled, according to Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston.
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In case you were worrying about another late scratch.
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The Swede wasn’t getting benched during playoff games, for one.
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Tough timing for free agent Mason Raymond.
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37-year-old ‘tender ready to call it a career.
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Nonis says compliance buyout a ‘distinct possibility’ for Leafs
Jun 19, 2013, 5:19 PM EDT
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That’s a picture of Mike Komisarek.
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Pittsburgh’s Dan Bylsma considered to be a favorite for the position.
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Apparently Glen Sather and Mike Gillis don’t see the game evolving the same way
Jun 19, 2013, 4:44 PM EDT
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Which could be why they end up swapping coaches.
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NHL to implement hybrid icing next season if trial period goes well
Jun 19, 2013, 3:20 PM EDT
The players’ union and Board of Governors will vote near the end of the exhibition campaign.
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Detroit could have quite the sports and entertainment district.
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His choice. Wasn’t required to go.
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Canada last hosted in 2012.
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“He’s forechecked, done well in the battles as far as trying to come up with the puck, all the things we ask him to do.”
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Trio was huge against L.A. in the Western Conference finals.
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But let’s just wait and see for sure.
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Despite recent reports.
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News and notes: How are the Bruins stopping Chicago’s power play?
Jun 19, 2013, 12:20 PM EDT
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News and notes entering Wednesday’s Stanley Cup Final showdown — will Boston continue to stymie the power play?
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He spent all of last season with AHL Peoria.
