Sushinsky suggested Ovechkin wouldn’t leave the league until he became the record holder.
NHL management weighs in on Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s record
“It’s hard to say how long it will take Ovechkin to break Gretzky’s record. In any case, it’s a guess on the tea leaves. Sometimes there are games where you score multiple goals, I repeat, it’s difficult. He’s improving at 39, but he can keep his existing skills. And the most important thing is to work well this summer, which he did. In addition, Washington has a good team and they will give more passes to the Russian.
In my opinion, Ovechkin simply will not be allowed to retire until he beats Gretzky’s feat. That’s why Washington is keeping him. Of course, “the capital” is eager for its player to enter the history of the league, “RT Sushinsky quotes.
Source: Sport
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