How Good Was PRIME Alexander Ovechkin Actually?

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He’s an NHL MVP, a nine-time 'Rocket' Richard Trophy winner, a Stanley Cup champion, and currently sits just 67 goals away from Gretzky's scoring record. Many argue he is the greatest pure goal-scorer the game has ever seen. So, how good was Prime Alexander Ovechkin, actually?

Ovi’s road to NHL fame began in the city of Moscow, Russia, far from the NHL's glimmering arenas. Born on September 17, 1985, Ovechkin was destined for sports greatness. His mother, a celebrated two-time Olympic gold medalist in basketball, and his father, a professional soccer player, laid the groundwork for a legacy in sports. Ovechkin was, quite simply, born to be an athlete.