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ToewsFan · 06-06-2017, 04:27 PM

Since 2005, Alexander Ovechkin has been one of the top two players in the world. Hart Trophies, Art Ross Trophies, Richard Trophies, All-Star selections, Presidents Trophies, etc. However, is A.O. destined to be remembered as "the guy who could not lead his team to the championship" rather than his individual on-ice performance.

Guys like Crosby, Malkin, Toews, and many others are regarded as clutch players, due to the success of the teams they play for, fair or unfair. Will Ovechkin be lumped in with Joe Thornton as being a player that just could not get it done in the playoffs?

Thoughts?

06-06-2017, 04:27 PM	#1
ToewsFan Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Dec 2007 Exp:	Will the legacy of Ovechkin be that of a choker? Since 2005, Alexander Ovechkin has been one of the top two players in the world. Hart Trophies, Art Ross Trophies, Richard Trophies, All-Star selections, Presidents Trophies, etc. However, is A.O. destined to be remembered as "the guy who could not lead his team to the championship" rather than his individual on-ice performance. Guys like Crosby, Malkin, Toews, and many others are regarded as clutch players, due to the success of the teams they play for, fair or unfair. Will Ovechkin be lumped in with Joe Thornton as being a player that just could not get it done in the playoffs? Thoughts?