"In early September, Alexander Ovechkin, the 23-year-old Russian hockey megastar who is worth $124...

"In early September, Alexander Ovechkin, the 23-year-old Russian hockey megastar who is worth $124 million, will swap his jersey for an apron and captain the kitchen of a Manhattan’s newest Russian restaurant, Mari Vanna." [More]

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Desperately awaiting the inevitable hilarious video.

by Laich on Aug 25, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions

seriously, i can’t wait. i forwarded this article to the couple friends i have in manhattan, hopefully at least one of them will go, haha.

by kellobellow on Aug 25, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions

A man of many talents, indeed.

Rockin' the Red in Section 412

by boutros23 on Aug 25, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions

Vacation’s over, pal. Time to start skating.

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by EmilyB on Aug 25, 2009 6:52 PM EDT reply actions

Agreed

Yeah, hes still a kid. But he also needs to act proffessional. Taking the summer off is ok, but at some point he needs to get back into hockey, and stop being a celebrity

Fehr is fair, but I like Laich

by amkcaps on Aug 25, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Seriously? Him being in shape and prepared for the season is not mutually exclusive with him doing some BS guest appearance as a chef. His off-season work outs aren’t going to get a lot of attention but I’m more than willing to bet he shows up to camp in peak shape.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Aug 25, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

This

Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world

by J.P. on Aug 25, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Really. It’s one evening.

by gfcaps fan on Aug 25, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Although on second look, the original comment may have been tongue in cheek.

by gfcaps fan on Aug 25, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions

But he also needs to act proffessional.

Come on now. How does one make the leap from guest chef at a restaurant to unprofessional? People need to relax and not act so old/curmudgeny.

by Yoshietree on Aug 25, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Seriously. What more could anyone want out of the man than what he’s already given us?

I propose this rule to cover the Ambassador: Criticism may commence the day he gives sub-par performance, and not before.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Aug 25, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs

And this.

Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world

by J.P. on Aug 25, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Seriously. What more could anyone want out of the man than what he’s already given us?

Its about this big, by this big… and its got Jacques Plante’s name misspelled on it 5 times. But I have no problem with him playing Gordon Ramsey for a night.

by Sct112 on Aug 26, 2009 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Yes. The Cup is an individual award. AO just didn’t try hard enough/perform well enough for him to bring home the Cup. If only he were a better hockey player, like, say, Max Talbot, the Caps would have raised the Cup. I say we trade AO for a package of players: Max Talbot, Matt Cooke, Travis Moen, Kent Huskins, George Parros, Todd Marchant, and Chris Draper. Sure, it might be messy what with a whole bunch of different teams being involved, but I’m sure GMGM could make it worth it. Afterall, we’d have a whole bunch of Cup rings on the roster if we did that (and a couple guys that fight!).

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Aug 26, 2009 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions

Really? It was a joke.

by Sct112 on Aug 26, 2009 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions

My bad. It generally pisses me off when people conflate Cup success with individual success/skill. It’s one of the most egregious errors you can make, IMO. And I haven’t had any coffee yet.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Aug 26, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions

And Dan Marino sucked.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Aug 26, 2009 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions

And if Scott Norwood could kick a field goal Jim Kelly would really be a good QB.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Aug 26, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions

Okay. I rescind my previous gripe. The Ambassador gives his all to everything to which he turns his attention. Maybe I’ve just seen too many pix of Crosby at Olympics camp today.

And maybe I should go start packing for my own vacation now. I’ll miss much of the Russian camp while in O Canada, but hopefully the Rink will stand watch.

IS PAЯTY NOW

by EmilyB on Aug 25, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions

I am totally there representin' NYC Caps Nation. Who's wit me?

by Stephen Pepper on Aug 25, 2009 10:59 PM EDT reply actions

Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Aug 26, 2009 2:08 AM EDT up reply actions

Whats the dress code? Can you wear one of your Caps sweaters in for the evening?

by Sct112 on Aug 26, 2009 8:41 AM EDT up reply actions

I was very much hoping you’d be able to go and report back to us.

by CapitalCentre on Aug 26, 2009 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions

I like this.

The NHL needs as much exposure as it can possibly get, and if AO is the league celebrity, all the better. We all complain about the waddle-bird’s young captain as being excessively promoted as the face of the league, so in that respect alone, isn’t it nice to see our superstar get some coverage?

I’ll have to send this information to my brother. He’s a chef in Manhattan.

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