Alexander Ovechkin for the sixth time he held a tournament named after him in the Moscow region. This time, the winner of the Ovi Cup was Spartak, which defeated Red Machine Junior in the final. And on Saturday, Ovechkin held a gala match, which was attended by such stars as Evgeni Malkin, Ilya Kovalchuk, Kirill Kaprizov and other titled hockey players.
The excitement around Ovechkin is simply insane, and it was the first time since 2011 that the hockey arena in Mytishchi was sold out. Then, 13 years ago, Atlant played in the Gagarin Cup final.
Despite the turmoil, correspondents were able to carve out precious minutes from Alexander the Great’s busy schedule to ask him urgent questions.
“In two years, everything can change for Rotenberg”
— Evgeny Kuznetsov said he had not communicated with you since March, when he was traded from Washington. You are not friends?
– Why aren’t we friends? We have a great relationship. We are doing well. Once again I saw him in Novogorsk. I wished him good luck. He told him to work and succeed. Everyone has their own head on their shoulders. He decided to move to SKA with his family. I came home to play in the KHL. I wish him good luck and success. And the most important thing is to avoid injuries.
— Roman Rotenberg said that SKA also has funds for Alexander Ovechkin. In two years, will you be able to come somewhere other than your native Dynamo?
— In two years, I think everything can change.
— Are you in decision making?
– No, exchange with Roman Borisovich.
— Can you extend your NHL contract for two years?
– We’ll wait and see. Again, two years is a long time. Anything can happen.
— The topic was bombarded all summer when the famous traveler Fyodor Konyukhov said that he would not shake hands with Alexander Ovechkin because he plays hockey in America, not in Russia. Did that bother you?
— I am not offended by Fedor. Well, why? Everyone has their own thoughts, their own opinion. I try not to pay attention to such remarks.
— If Konyukhov invites you to go on a world tour, will you go?
“I’ll go with him.” But I think it’s unlikely that Fedor will call me.
“On holiday in Türkiye, I don’t deprive myself of food”
— Alexey Miranchuk left for America. Is it realistic that not only a Russian hockey player will become a star in the United States, but also a football player?
– May God give him good luck. He moved to Atlanta, if I’m not mistaken? Let everything work out. We will be sick and worried. When he comes to Washington, we will definitely meet him, if we have time. And the local championship is strong, not only Leo Messi plays there.
— It’s become a meme that you and the men play volleyball in Turkey. Do you just come to the beach and join the group?
— When we were on vacation, we formed a group – 30 people came to play volleyball. It was great, I made a lot of acquaintances and friends. We communicate with everyone, correspond. It was a good time.
“It struck me that you have a belly.” Is it a problem to gain weight in the summer? You’re not on a diet?
– On the contrary, I try not to deny myself anything – even the all-inclusive in Turkey. Because a long season awaits us. And we have a pre-season to get back in shape.
— You like basketball. Will you attend the Olympic final, where the United States will face France?
– No, I don’t watch. Even basketball.
— Victor Vembanyama plays for the French.
“Vembanyama doesn’t even interest me.”
“Half of my money is taken for taxes”
— Is it true that you are a meme fan and constantly bombard the Washington team’s chats with them?
– Who said that?
— One of the Capitals players, whose name we will leave unknown.
– Well, I don’t know why he thinks that. Do I look like the kind of person who goes on websites and searches for different funny pictures? Let’s say someone made a joke in chat and I just sent them a smile. An emoji is not a meme.
— Can Ovechkin develop the same sneaker industry that Michael Jordan did? Because we started to worry that you wouldn’t have $100 million in your career.
“I understand that the great basketball player Michael Jordan did not earn the lion’s share of his money through sports. And then, after his career, he started producing sneakers and clothing. I also have my own brand. I will really try to make it run like Jordan’s.
— Where do you spend your money? You signed a $124 million contract with Washington.
– But don’t forget that at least half of the money I earn is taken away from me as taxes. Always divide by two what they write about me.
— You are planning to open your own hockey academy in Moscow. How will it work?
— Yes, construction is in full swing. The progress is very good. I think in two years the academy will be open. And then we will talk about it in more detail. But I am happy with the way things are progressing.
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