"Jordan Binnington's failed heist of Alex Ovechkin's 900th goal puck remains a topic days later, despite the goaltender's claim that "I had full intention to give it back to him." Some Capitals players, though, appear to remain dubious, including fourth-line forward Brandon Duhaime, who tried his best to hold his tongue while speaking to 106.7 The Fan's Sports Junkies. As the Junkies set up their question and called Binnington a "weasel," Duhaime offered his take in the most measured way possible."
"Duhaime, who spent his first three seasons in the Western Conference with the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche, was asked if he knew the Blues netminder well as a person. "No, no, no, no," Duhaime said. "I mean, just from playing him over the years. Just yeah, he was a good goalie over there.""
""Yeah. I mean, I thought it was bizarre when I saw it," Duhaime said. "I didn't see it live. It was pretty... Yeah. Everyone was kind of focused on Ovi and going after him, and then I saw the clip after. I just thought it was a little bizarre. That's all.""
Jordan Binnington attempted to take Alex Ovechkin's 900th-goal puck but failed to secure it. Binnington said he intended to give the puck back to Ovechkin. Capitals forward Brandon Duhaime called the attempt bizarre and noted many players were focused on Ovechkin during the moment. Duhaime said he did not know Binnington personally beyond facing him in the Western Conference. Cameras at the arena make attempts to hide milestone memorabilia futile, and historic game-used items can fetch millions. Duhaime emphasized that players recognize legends like Ovechkin and still marvel at playing alongside him.
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