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ere’s a sample of what was said about Capitals star Alex Ovechkin after last season’s second-round loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins:
“He just doesn’t have that body language that says, ‘I’m taking over.’ Normally he’s like an assassin.” — an anonymous coach to ESPN.
“He tries hard, I just don’t think he’s a heady enough hockey player to get it done in key moments.” — NBC analyst Mike Milbury.
“I really think it’s time for the Washington Capitals to look at moving Alex Ovechkin. I think it’s to that point, and it’s for his sake.