Alexander Ovechkin is objectively the best forward in the world. Not just the best Russian forward,...

Alexander Ovechkin is objectively the best forward in the world. Not just the best Russian forward, he is the best in the entire planet.

- Jackets rookie Nikita Filatov (H/t Alex Ovetjkin)

about 3 years ago J.P. 12 comments 0 recs |

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High praise from a guy who’s, you know, never shared NHL ice with him.

by Hooks Orpik on Jan 9, 2009 1:05 PM EST reply actions

Wasn't he on the ice

when the shut us out 3-0 back in November?

by Wisper on Jan 9, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions

Nope. He was in the lovely town of Syracuse, NY.

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions

He only got 4 minutes last night….

by hotdog88gt on Jan 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST up reply actions

And three goals tonight.

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by J.P. on Jan 10, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions

So players (and presumably people in general) can only comment on the skills of those with or against whom they’ve played. Got it.

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions

Everyone’s entitled to their opinion, but it’s a little bold for a kid with all the experience of four NHL games to offer such an objective view on the matter.

by Hooks Orpik on Jan 9, 2009 1:43 PM EST up reply actions

It’s really not up for much debate, though. He’s merely stating a fact. :)

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by J.P. on Jan 9, 2009 2:21 PM EST up reply actions

I’m not sure you could find many non-Penguins who would disagree with that sentiment. Even the Canadian hockey writers are starting to relent (though clearly the bigger debate at this point is Malkin vs. Ovechkin, not Crosby vs. Ovechkin).

by grapejoos on Jan 9, 2009 2:48 PM EST up reply actions

I haven't played in the NHL either.

But I know that Crosby is a bitch and Malkin chokes.

by macvechkin on Jan 9, 2009 2:54 PM EST up reply actions

What's the opposite of "Bulletin Board Material"

I think this is supposed to be translated by the media as “Please Alex don’t hurt us.”

by Wisper on Jan 9, 2009 1:29 PM EST reply actions

Or, “can I have your autograph?”

by grapejoos on Jan 9, 2009 2:48 PM EST up reply actions

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