bayrider Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is projected to be the next, if not the very best thing to happen to the sport of hockey, and could be the most dominant athlete in his/her sport. Well maybe aside from Federer ;) watch this video to see why AO is Alexander the Great; Alexander Ovechkin #8 take note of the goal 1:50 into the clip Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/438884-know-his-name/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejon Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 His stick handling/puck control is amazing. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/438884-know-his-name/#findComment-587268982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroChaos Veteran Posted March 5, 2006 Veteran Share Posted March 5, 2006 wow, a lot of stuff on there i haven't seen before. he is by far the most talented player in hockey. unbelievable stuff. not to mention, he has what is pretty much known as the greatest goal in the history of the nhl. this kid is definitely something special. how many times did he go 1 on 3, and beat all 3 guys? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/438884-know-his-name/#findComment-587272191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluepride35 Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Yeah, with Ovechkin and Crosby set to carry it for the next generation (and Henrik Lundqvist, gotta give it up for my man on the Rangers lol) I think the NHL is in good hands for the next decade (or more) or so. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/438884-know-his-name/#findComment-587272226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 I've been saying this for three years... I'm not bragging about that, I just don't see how people honestly thought Crosby was going to make more of an impact on the game. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/438884-know-his-name/#findComment-587273468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
_I am Reptar Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 This guy is simply amazing, now that's a hockey player...wow Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/438884-know-his-name/#findComment-587273483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shine_victim Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 WOW. This guy is truely awesome. Check out the goal at 1 min 55 secs! Watch the vid three time now lol. He's got it all! immense skill; handling; speed and still a huge hitter off both puck and men. WOW. This guy is truely awesome. Check out the goal at 1 min 55 secs! Watch the vid three time now lol. He's got it all! immense skill; handling; speed and still a huge hitter off both puck and men. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/438884-know-his-name/#findComment-587273526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokkolm Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 The most impressive to me was around 3:57 he shot between a defenders legs and hit the goal. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/438884-know-his-name/#findComment-587273547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebiacsi Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 He is an amazing player, much better than Crosby IMO. Not that Crosby is crap, far from it, i just think Ovechkin (sp?) is better. There are quite a few rookies that are having outstanding seasons and im sure that will carry on for a long time. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/438884-know-his-name/#findComment-587276716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
quigley0 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 hehe, the only reason to be a caps fan. I've sat through many a game at the MCI center, and we've not had such an exciting player ever! Not Bondra, Jagr, or Langway. This kid is the most exciting thing ever to step into the MCI center in a hometeam jersey. That includes MJ . :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/438884-know-his-name/#findComment-587293371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powa Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 From a person who doesn't follow the sport I thought that was awesome!. I didn't even know you could get enough control of the puck to do tricks like that. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/438884-know-his-name/#findComment-587293751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.M.K Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 From a person who doesn't follow the sport I thought that was awesome!. I didn't even know you could get enough control of the puck to do tricks like that. Same for me. I saw 4 St.Louis Blues games while I was there and didn't see a player do anything like that. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/438884-know-his-name/#findComment-587293790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayrider Posted March 11, 2006 Author Share Posted March 11, 2006 It happens... its basically football/soccer on ice. Most people wouldn't think you could do similar things in football between the legs, and fakes etc... The pace is so much more faster in hockey thats all... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/438884-know-his-name/#findComment-587294139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix XII Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 I'd take Crosby at 20 than Ovechkin at 20 as a complete package. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/438884-know-his-name/#findComment-587294152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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