Russian striker Washington Capitals Alexander Ovechkin may sign a new record contract with the club. Reported by RMNB.
According to the newspaper, the Washington club can offer Ovechkin a salary of $ 12 million a year. In this case, the 35-year-old striker will become the highest paid Russian in the National Hockey League (NHL). Ovechkin will also become the second highest paid player in the championship, Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers.
The negotiations between the player and the club became known on September 10. Ovechkin's current agreement with the Capitals expires in 2021.
In the 2019/2020 season, the forward played 68 matches in the NHL regular season. On account of Ovechkin, 48 goals and 19 assists.
Alexander Ovechkin has been playing for the club since 2005. In total, defending the colors of the Capitals, he scored 706 goals. The hockey player became the best sniper of the championship eight times, he also won the Stanley Cup.
