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In which Alex Ovechkin proves you can go home again.

He's working at his new job in Moscow today, suiting up for Dynamo, and hosting a Master Class for tomorrow's NHL and KHL future stars.

The "10" on his jersey is the year, and he's rocking his Caps gloves and Team Russia lid.

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by J.P. on Jul 21, 2010 2:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Someone looks ready for 2010-2011.

by oates_meal on Jul 21, 2010 2:55 PM EDT reply actions  

…or 2012-13… God forbid.

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by iwearstripes on Jul 21, 2010 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sochi, here I come!

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by EmilyB on Jul 21, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s… not what I had in mind…

I am a hockey fan first, and a Caps fan second.

by iwearstripes on Jul 21, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

:: snicker ::

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by EmilyB on Jul 21, 2010 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ahhhhh, Russian hockey is all class. “Alex, please bring own gloves and hat.”

by marks4java on Jul 21, 2010 2:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Is that Chris Bourque next to him?

Release the Mackan!

by Killer_Carlson on Jul 21, 2010 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

His reputation precedes him.

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by oldemystix on Jul 21, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Sweet photos. Thanks for sharing!

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by gotsparkly on Jul 21, 2010 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

hosting a Master Class for tomorrow’s NHL and KHL future stars

’Sup, future stars?

Release the Mackan!

by Killer_Carlson on Jul 21, 2010 3:17 PM EDT reply actions   4 recs

Yup. 'Sup?

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by EmilyB on Jul 21, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

AO going 5 hole

On a starstruck young goalie. You’ll note that’s not “Овечкин” on the back of that sweater. That’s M. Tyurkin – president of Moscow Dynamo and Ovi’s summer boss.

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by EmilyB on Jul 21, 2010 3:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Only in Russia. Could you imagine all the Caps wearing sweaters with McPhee on the back or Dick Patrick or Leonsis. LOL.

by reesem37 on Jul 21, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, but I can picture a Hershey Bear wearing a Joudreau.

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by EmilyB on Jul 21, 2010 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow, what’s with the Jackie-O sunglasses on Matty P?

by Lars Rover on Jul 21, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

He’s French(Canadian). They can get away with that stuff.

by b.orr4 on Jul 21, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

True. My buddy Philippe is up there studying dentistry, and he gets away with the oddest fashion choices.

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by winterion on Jul 21, 2010 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

don’t knock it. he’s looking fabulous.

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by RedBirdie on Jul 21, 2010 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I about bust a gut when I saw that.

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by gotsparkly on Jul 21, 2010 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

So is the boss wearing Ovie’s sweater…or Nicky’s?

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by oldemystix on Jul 21, 2010 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hawt.

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by EmilyB on Jul 21, 2010 3:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Dynamo is very fortunate

Thanks for the sweet photos. It’s great that Ovie is giving back to the Dynamo club where his legendary career started. The young players are so lucky to have him as a mentor and guide during their formative years in hockey. Not only will their skills improve, but I’m certain Ovie’s passion for the game will rub off on many of them. The enthusiasm and innocence of the young players will also remind Ovie of how his career started, and perhaps provide him with some new motivation and renewed excitement for next season. It’s definitely a win-win situation for everyone concerned.

by Ovietracker on Jul 21, 2010 3:47 PM EDT reply actions  

President Tyurkin in the hizzay

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by EmilyB on Jul 21, 2010 3:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Russia’s John Kerry.

by b.orr4 on Jul 21, 2010 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Something something something medals over the glass.

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by winterion on Jul 21, 2010 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought Dynamo had folded?

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by CapitalCentre on Jul 21, 2010 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Sorta. HC Dynamo Moscow consolidated with HC MVD and became UHC Dynamo.

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by EmilyB on Jul 21, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah. So I guess they just kept Dynamo’s logo and whatnot. I wonder how MVD fans feel about that.

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by Jake Shapiro on Jul 21, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Obvious questions not yet answered here —

Is Ovie limited in what he can do by his contract?

Does he have to ask the Caps for permission to do this?

If he hits a rut and blows a knee (god forbid), I assume the Caps have an insurance policy?

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by STLSpidey on Jul 21, 2010 4:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Players are allowed to skate in the off-season they just aren’t allowed to do other stuff like skydiving or skiing.
It’s sort of like “conditioning.”

I believe for any actual tournaments or real deal pro games they would need permission from the club and then whoever they are playing for has to provide insurance.

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by zephyr on Jul 21, 2010 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Russian papers had a post-skate interview with Ovie (should be up on Alex Ovetjkin tonight or tomorrow) where essentially he said he won’t be doing much on the ice with Dynamo. Even today he limited his time to a half hour. He’s starting with strength conditioning once or twice a week now as he gets ready to start getting ready for another year in the grinder.

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by EmilyB on Jul 21, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep. Interview with Ovie. “We must look forward.”

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by EmilyB on Jul 21, 2010 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here’s some news video of the event. Papa Misha was also in the hizzay.

http://news.sportbox.ru/Vidy_sporta/Hokkej/spbvideo_Ovechkin-gotovitsya-k-sezonu-v-Moskve

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by EmilyB on Jul 21, 2010 4:52 PM EDT reply actions  

at d-camp, my friends were telling me how wrong it was not to have Papa O in the stands.

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by RedBirdie on Jul 21, 2010 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

He would have been in the stands if Ovi had had a younger brother born in 1990-1992, except the Ovechkins were done with bearing kids.

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by CapsFan75 on Jul 21, 2010 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wonder what the logos on the waist of the jersey are.

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by Jake Shapiro on Jul 21, 2010 6:01 PM EDT reply actions  

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