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Caps play on without Ovechkin
Caps play on without Ovechkin
Corey Masisak With Alex Ovechkin on the mend, the Washington Capitals need several players to increase their production in order to supplement the offense. That doesn't mean there isn't a player in the dressing room capable of carrying the club alone, a la Ovechkin, in the two-time MVP's ...
Ovechkin goes global with IMG
sportsbusinessdigest.com — Alex Ovechkin has signed with IMG for all of his marketing and sponsorship needs. It is IMG's... first foray into hockey (more) Ovechkin goes global with IMG
Washington Times
Washington Times
washingtontimes.com — Corey Masisak Alex Ovechkin has never missed more than two consecutive games in his five-year career, but... that certainly looks like a possibility this week. The Washington Capitals announced Monday that Ovechkin is week-to-week with an upper-body ... (more) Washington Times
Ovechkin's profile gets bigger with IMG deal
Ovechkin's profile gets bigger with IMG deal
washingtontimes.com — Tim Lemke The Capitals' Alex Ovechkin signed with sports agency IMG Global in a move expected to... boost the hockey star's off-ice profile. The Russian left wing will seek to expand his commercial endorsements and marketability by partnering with the ... (more) Ovechkin's profile gets bigger with IMG deal
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Caps @ Devils 11-4-2009 Preview
Bleatings From a Caps Nut — ... The Caps are facing New Jersey for the second time this season, the Caps lost the first meeting on Columbus Day at home, 3-2, in a game that was decided by a gimmick.  The Devils have won their last two games and five of the last seven since winning a gimmick in Washington on Columbus Day and won in similar fashion on Halloween in Tampa against the Ning, 2-1, in their last outing. What The Natives Are Saying: (Com)Post.  Times.  Caps.com. Neutral Views: NHL.com ...

Wednesday Caps Clips: Caps @ Devils Game Day
Japers' Rink — ... - to prove he can produce consistently and that he is worthy of a long-term contract at season's end." [Washington Times] ...

Wednesday Morning NHL Papers: Eastern Conference
IllegalCurve.com — ... how Stephen Reinprecht goes into the dirty areas to score goals. Rick Tocchet says that certain players may be on the move if they don’t improve upon their early season performance.  The Lightning responded to their coach last night with the team’s first road win of the season in Toronto.  Playing in Toronto is a different beast, as the media was surrounding Vincent Lecavalier yesterday looking for answers. Will Alexander Semin pick up the slack for the injured Alexander Ovechkin in Washington? ...

Recap: Devils 3, Caps 2
Japers' Rink — ... , he of the "prime opportunity... to prove he can produce consistently and that he is worthy of a long-term contract at season's end." The "Other" "Only" Alex waited until the 3:19 mark of the third period to register his first shot on goal of the game, ended with just three, and took three separate offensive-zone stick penalties. To his credit, Bruce Boudreau finally benched Semin at the end of the game, but the damage had been done. ...

Rink Roundtable: What to Do With Alex Semin
Japers' Rink — ... "When he's on his game, he can be [the man]. There is no question. His skill level is on par with Alex [Ovechkin]'s. It is a matter of putting it together every single night, but he has the tools to do that and the ability. [Ovechkin's injury] is an opportunity for him, as it is for some other guys." - Brendan Morrison on Alexander Semin ...

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