
""Yeah. I grew up there. I played for Dynamo," Ovechkin said. "Of course, I want to play maybe one or two games. We'll see. You never know what's going to happen, right? Right now, I'm here and I'm enjoying my days here. We'll see.""
""You wait until you're Jagr's age before you do that," Boudreau said."
""No, no," Ovechkin replied. "My kids wants to. They always ask me, 'Dad, is this your last year? Are you gonna play in Russia for Dynamo?' Let's enjoy this time. Sergei right now, he's 7. I'm 40. So he's gonna be drafted in 11 years. I'm gonna be 51. Should we call Ted (Capitals owner Ted Leonsis) right now?""
Alex Ovechkin's contract with the Washington Capitals expires after the 2025–26 season and he intends to play through that season before deciding his future. Ovechkin has expressed a desire to finish his playing career with his hometown club Dynamo Moscow, where he began his professional career and currently serves in an advisory role. Ovechkin returned to Dynamo during the 2012–13 NHL lockout and has stayed active with the club's alumni. Dynamo President Viktor Voronin indicated willingness to negotiate with Ovechkin after his Capitals contract expires. Ovechkin emphasized enjoying his current time in Washington while leaving future possibilities open.
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