"It is just health-wise. I'll talk to my family and to Ted (Leonsis) and KP. We'll see. If I were 35 or 25, it would be one thing. Now, at 40, I'll have to think about my future."
"Anything you don't think Alex Ovechkin can do, you are sorely mistaken. It just happened last year, and it happened this year. You maybe think the goals have dried up, and all of a sudden, he scores nine goals in 12 games."
"That will be different when he is no longer wearing that C and the Capitals' crest. I am going to support everything he wants to do from a decision standpoint. It'll be a tough day."
"I just remember how quickly he was able to scoop and get it off. It went right off the bar. I was thinking, 'Holy shit,' at how quickly that thing came off his twig."
Alex Ovechkin is contemplating retirement due to health concerns as he approaches 40. He enjoys playing in Toronto for its history and passionate fans. Spencer Carbery emphasizes Ovechkin's remarkable ability to score, noting he defies expectations by achieving 30 goals at 40 years old. Other players reflect on Ovechkin's impact on hockey and the challenges of imagining the game without him. Memories of his quick shooting skills highlight his enduring talent and influence in the league.
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