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National Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- National Post
Great Eight not one and done as Capitals refute Ovechkin retirement rumour
It doesn't sound like next season will be a retirement tour for Alexander Ovechkin after all. Article content The hockey world went into a frenzy when word got out that a Washington Capitals staffer soliciting season ticket sales sent an email saying Ovechkin would call it quits after the 2025-26 NHL season. Article content But the Capitals clarified matters Thursday, tweeting: 'No decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin's future following the 2025-26 NHL season. An email was sent from an individual with the corporate sales department that mistakenly alluded to next year being Alex Ovechkin's final year.' Article content No decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin's future following the 2025-26 NHL season. An email was sent from an individual with the corporate sales department that mistakenly alluded to next year being Alex Ovechkin's final year. — Capitals PR (@CapitalsPR) May 29, 2025 Article content Article content Ovechkin, who turns 40 in September, passed Wayne Gretzky this spring to become the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, so it made some sense that he might be ready to retire after likely cracking the Top 15 for games played next year. Article content But Ovechkin is still producing at an elite level. He scored 44 goals in 65 games, coming back from a severe injury to break Gretzky's mark, and had five goals in 10 playoff games for Washington. Article content A superior leader in the locker room, the League, and throughout our local community. #ALLCAPS — Washington Capitals (@Capitals) May 23, 2025
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"We will do everything to make you smile": Anastasia Shubskaya shares pictures from son Ilya Ovechkin's birthday bash
Anastasia Shubskaya, wife to NHL sensation Alexander Ovechkin, posted a heartfelt tribute to their son Ilya, who just turned five on May 27. She also shared candid photos from his birthday celebration, giving fans a glimpse into the off-ice life of one of hockey's most legendary families—and a reminder that Alexander Ovechkin's greatest legacy is perhaps not in goals, but in fatherhood. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Alexander Ovechkin and Anastasia Shubskaya mark their son Ilya's 5th birthday with a Capitals-themed party The birthday party was a love letter to Ilya and to the sport that flows in the veins of the Ovechkin family. With personalized touches that made the area look like a mini Capital One Arena, the party had red, white, black, and silver balloons, a mini 'locker room' with jerseys and sticks, and a puck-shaped centerpiece to celebrate Ilya's special day with a scoreboard "05–00. Wearing a miniature replica of Russia's 2014 Olympic hockey jersey, Ilya looked every bit his father's son—beaming as he wielded a hockey stick with the same confidence fans have seen from Alexander Ovechkin on NHL ice for nearly two decades. But over and above the equipment and the rinkside aesthetic, it was Anastasia's personal message that meant the most to fans. What her words expressed was not only pride but also fierce, unassuming dedication to fostering joy, wellness, and happiness in their home—one that is frequently shared with the world via cozy family portraits and unposed moments on her social media. The caption read: 'Happy birthday, our beloved son! Dad and I are so lucky to be your parents! The most important thing is to be healthy, and we will continue to do everything to make you happy and smile as often as possible [blue heart emoji]' Their first son, Sergei, was born in 2018 and named for Ovechkin's deceased brother. Ilya arrived in 2020, and both boys are already steeped in the sport of hockey—though for now, at least, in the most lighthearted of manners. Also read: Shubskaya posts regularly from their home life: birthday moments, family holidays, and peaceful evenings in with the children. It's a peek into a lovingly structured life, where Ovechkin's on-ice brilliance is equaled by his dedication as a parent.
CNN
4 days ago
- Business
- CNN
Washington Capitals say no decision yet on Alex Ovechkin's future after email from sales staffer goes viral
The Washington Capitals knocked down reports that next year will be NHL all-time leading goal scorer Alexander Ovechkin's last in the league, saying no decision has been made on the Russian's future. Multiple outlets quickly jumped on an email sent by a member of the team's corporate sales staff that said the 2025-2026 season would be Ovechkin's last in the league. As the claim went viral on social media, the team said the email was sent in error. 'No decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin's future following the 2025-26 NHL season,' the team's public relations account said on X. 'An email was sent from an individual with the corporate sales department that mistakenly alluded to next year being Alex Ovechkin's final year.' Ovechkin will be 40 years old when the next NHL season begins in the fall and he'll be entering his 21st season in the league, all with the Capitals. He's also entering the final year of a five-year contract he signed in 2021. That contract ending, coupled with him breaking the record for most goals scored in NHL history in the spring, has led to much speculation about the Russian star's future. Ovechkin said after the Capitals' loss in the playoffs that he was not planning to retire after this season. When asked on May 17 about whether he would plan for the 2025-2026 season to be his last in Washington, Ovechkin was noncommittal. 'To be honest with you, I haven't thought about it yet. But we'll see what's going to happen. Obviously, I'm going to do my best to be able to do well next year and … we'll see,' he said. Ovechkin made history this season by passing Wayne Gretzky's seemingly unbreakable record for goals during his career. He ended the season with 897 career goals, scoring 44 on the year. It's an even more remarkable number when factoring in his lengthy time off the ice due to a leg injury. He has never scored fewer than 31 goals in a full season – he scored 24 in the Covid-19-shortened 2020-21 season – and has scored more than 40 goals in 14 seasons. Ovechkin won the Stanley Cup with the Capitals in the 2017-2018 season.
CNN
4 days ago
- General
- CNN
Washington Capitals say no decision yet on Alex Ovechkin's future after email from sales staffer goes viral
The Washington Capitals knocked down reports that next year will be NHL all-time leading goal scorer Alexander Ovechkin's last in the league, saying no decision has been made on the Russian's future. Multiple outlets quickly jumped on an email sent by a member of the team's corporate sales staff that said the 2025-2026 season would be Ovechkin's last in the league. As the claim went viral on social media, the team said the email was sent in error. 'No decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin's future following the 2025-26 NHL season,' the team's public relations account said on X. 'An email was sent from an individual with the corporate sales department that mistakenly alluded to next year being Alex Ovechkin's final year.' Ovechkin will be 40 years old when the next NHL season begins in the fall and he'll be entering his 21st season in the league, all with the Capitals. He's also entering the final year of a five-year contract he signed in 2021. That contract ending, coupled with him breaking the record for most goals scored in NHL history in the spring, has led to much speculation about the Russian star's future. Ovechkin said after the Capitals' loss in the playoffs that he was not planning to retire after this season. When asked on May 17 about whether he would plan for the 2025-2026 season to be his last in Washington, Ovechkin was noncommittal. 'To be honest with you, I haven't thought about it yet. But we'll see what's going to happen. Obviously, I'm going to do my best to be able to do well next year and … we'll see,' he said. Ovechkin made history this season by passing Wayne Gretzky's seemingly unbreakable record for goals during his career. He ended the season with 897 career goals, scoring 44 on the year. It's an even more remarkable number when factoring in his lengthy time off the ice due to a leg injury. He has never scored fewer than 31 goals in a full season – he scored 24 in the Covid-19-shortened 2020-21 season – and has scored more than 40 goals in 14 seasons. Ovechkin won the Stanley Cup with the Capitals in the 2017-2018 season.
Toronto Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Why you'll see individual Russian athletes at 2026 Winter Olympics, but no teams
The IIHF had announced in February that the suspensions of Russian and Belarusian teams would continue through May 2026. Russia forward Alexander Ovechkin stretches before playing against Slovenia in a men's ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics. Postmedia files Though some individual Russian athletes may be allowed to compete as neutrals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, the country's hockey teams will be on the outside looking in at the action. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Reuters news agency on Tuesday published a report stating the current ban on Russian teams will remain in place through the Milano Cortina 2026 men's and women's hockey tournaments, slated for February of next year. Hockey action begins Feb. 4, the opening ceremonies will be held two days later, and the Games will run through Feb. 22, the date of the men's gold-medal game at what will be the newly built 16,000-seat Milano Santagiulia arena. There was no official statement from either the International Olympic Committee (IOC) or International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) on Tuesday; however, the Reuters report quoted an unnamed IOC official. 'The recommendation of the IOC Executive Board from March 2023 regarding teams of athletes holding Russian passports remains in force. It is based on the premise that, by definition, a group of individual neutral athletes cannot be considered a team. We take note that the IIHF has confirmed it will follow this recommendation, which was made after consultations with the relevant International Federations and other stakeholders of the Olympic Movement.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The IIHF had announced in February that the suspensions of Russian and Belarusian teams would continue through May 2026 and IIHF president Luc Tardif said during a press conference last weekend at the world hockey championship in Stockholm that the IOC would be making this decision. 'Recently they asked us to send them a schedule without Russia, so that's where we are,' Tardif said. 'The official statement is pending but the IOC has told us that they are informing the Russian Olympic Committee that they are not participating in the Olympics.' Will Russian curling teams be banned from the 2026 Games? There are two spots open in each of the men's, women's and mixed doubles curling tournaments at Milano Cortina 2026, but it seems unlikely that Russian curling teams will be allowed to compete in qualifying events. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. World Curling extended their ban through the 2024-25 season, citing Rule C1(b) which states that a team may be removed from any event if the World Curling board decides the team's presence would 'damage the event or put the safety of the participants or the good order of the event at risk.' How have Russian hockey teams performed at previous Olympics? Competing under the banner of 'Russian Olympic Committee,' the men's team won gold at PyeongChang 2018. At Beijing 2022, they claimed silver as 'Team Olympic Athlete from Russia.' Neither of those Games featured athletes from the National Hockey League, but NHL players will return to the Olympics in 2026. Since NHL participation began at Nagano 1998, Russia earned a silver (Nagano 1998) and bronze (Salt Lake City 2002), and finished fourth at Torino 2006, fifth at Sochi 2014 and sixth at Vancouver 2010. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The women's team finished fifth in 2002, sixth in 2006, 2010 and 2014 — though it was disqualified in the latter Games for doping violations. The women were fourth in 2018 and fifth in 2022. Which nations will be represented in the men's and women's Olympic hockey tournaments at Milano Cortina 2026? According to reports, France will take Russia's spots in both the men's and women's tournaments. The men's competition will include Canada, Switzerland, Czechia and France in Group A; Finland, Sweden, Slovakia and Italy in Group B; as well as the U.S., Germany, Latvia and Denmark in Group C. The women's tournament will see Canada, the U.S., Finland, Czechia and Switzerland in Group A; Germany, Sweden, Japan, Italy and France in Group B. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Russian athletes have not been allowed to fly their country's flag at a Winter Olympics since they hosted Sochi 2014, the Games stained by the discovery of Russian state-sponsored doping that led to suspensions and disqualifications. The IOC took further action immediately after the invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops in February 2022, four days after the Beijing Games came to an end. In response to Russia's illegal military action and the facilitation of Belarus, the IOC recommended on Feb. 28 that international sports federations ban athletes from Russia and Belarus. Most of the world's sport governing bodies, including the IIHF, banned those athletes. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A year later, the IOC lifted the ban on individual Russian and Belarusian athletes, provided they did not actively support their country's military operation and they agreed to compete as neutral athletes. The ban on national teams remained in place and is still in place today. The IOC took further action in October 2023, suspending the Russian Olympic Committee after it breached the Olympic Charter by 'incorporating regional sports organizations located in territory belonging to the Olympic Committee of Ukraine.' Read More Is it likely that individual Russian athletes will compete at Milano Cortina 2026 in sports other than hockey? This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Yes. There will be 116 events held in 16 sport disciplines at these Games and each world governing sport body will be empowered to make a decision regarding the potential participation or banishment of individual Russian and Belarusian athletes. The International Skating Union (ISU) already has granted permission for four Russian singles figure skaters to begin the qualification process for the Olympics in Italy. However, no pairs or ice dance teams from Russia or Belarus have been allowed to attempt qualification. The ISU also governs speed skating and short track speed skating, and it is likely that individual athletes from Russia and Belarus in those sports will compete in Italy. Reports also suggest the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation will vote at a September meeting to allow Russians and Belarusians to compete as neutral athletes at the 2026 Olympics. 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