Ovie has earned my respect

[RedLightGoesOn 81]

So let me say Ovie has done an amazing job in Washington, and has pulled through for them when they needed him to deliver.

That being said, I hoped they'd beat the Flyers, and in the middle of the series I started to root for Ovie, let me say I like this guy better than Crosby.

What really got me was after the Caps lost game 7.... while the crowd was cheering and booing.... No. 8 went out on the ice and applauded the crowd. Let me say thats all class and that Ovie has earned my respect and my cheers from now on because of that. I know some players may do it, but I have never seen it televised recently. Let me say, thanks for being that awesome of a player Alex, and I hope you hoist the Cup over your head one day.

Anyone else feel the same?

[WingMachine91 0]

i agree. OV is amazing. i think his will be the next non red wing jersey that i get

[55fan 5,133]

I really like him. I like his energy and his attitude and, of course, his talent. I'd love to see him raise the Cup some day, although I realize with the salary cap and his contract, it probably won't be in a Winged Wheel, which would make me happiest.

Still, if there's a year when they are in, and we're not, I'll be rooting for him. After I get done crying.

[SnipeShow 0]

He has had my respect for years. Ever since I saw him crying in the semi-final against the US in the under-18 tournament basically. A lot of people were critical of his tears but I loved it, he wanted to play so badly, he wanted to win so badly and when the americans basically took him out of the game with their tight defensive coverage he got frustrated. he is a gamer, he wants to score every shift he is out there and will do anything to do it. 3 cheers for Alex the Gr8

[puckloo39 5,686]

JMO, but Ovie is the kind of player who will draw more fans to hockey in the future. He's awesome. Talent, work ethic, and humor... he's got "it".

I'm a big fan!

[edicius 3,269]

I felt a huge amount of respect for him after Game 7. He should be the real face of the game. He's charismatic, ridiculously talented and he's a team player. I really hope he raises the Cup at least once in his career.

[puckloo39 5,686]

I felt a huge amount of respect for him after Game 7. He should be the real face of the game. He's charismatic, ridiculously talented and he's a team player. I really hope he raises the Cup at least once in his career.

exactly. When I see him, I think "hockey player" -- I agree, he is the face of the game to me.

[RedArmy 4]

I saw the end of game 7 too and AO was all class, he should be the face of hockey, but legally I am obligated to say crosby when I mention the word hockey lol....

he is awesome and I am sure will raise the cup within the next 5 years if they continue building the team around their young talent...

[Viperar 16]

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[irishtemper14+25 11]

I love AO because he loves the game so much and he loves the fans

[swedishseven 9]

all the crosby hype has overshadowed AO,but imho he is my choice for the face of hockey

[Lovin Jiri Fischer 147]

Crosby is an awesome hockey player, and he deserves a lot of credit. However, I would love to see AO scoring the winning shootout goal in a gatorade commercial instead. It would make me slightly less nausiated.

[wingslogo19 281]

AO is exactly what the NHL needs.. I think forsure i have to get his jersey