Alex Ovechkin, captain of the Capitals, commented on the trade rumors sending him out of Washington.
Fortunately for the Caps, Ovi found his stride after the All-Star Break and ended the year with a great tally of 65 points, including 31 goals, in 79 games.
If Washington decides to part ways with him, they would have a big challenge on their hands. He has two seasons left on his $9,500,000 AAV contract with a no-trade clause. Also, he significantly slowed down in recent years, which is normal for a 38 year old player. With that in mind, it would be surprising to see teams interesting in acquiring him on the trade market.