I would ask AO who was his favourite Canadian and Russian players while he was growing up.. I would also ask him what goaltender he finds the hardest to beat in todays NHL.

Posted by PuckHound61 from Speckville USA on 10/31/06 at 12:17 PM ET

Alex, who in NHL history would you like to play together with?

Posted by Lonnie Quarles from Collegeville, Pennsylvania on 10/31/06 at 12:34 PM ET

Hey AO,
Do You Like Russian Or American Hockey Better?

Posted by Kris Sweetser from Newburgh,Ny on 10/31/06 at 12:37 PM ET

Alex, can i call you Alex, or should it be Mr. Ovechkin? I loved your skates at the Olympics, with the red blades, was there a special signifcance to that, or was it just because they looked so cool?  Also any advice to give a 2nd year player trying to make a college hockey team?  Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks a lot

Andy Rusnak
#21

Posted by Andy Rusnak on 10/31/06 at 12:37 PM ET

Alex,

What has been the hardest bodycheck you’ve received so far in the NHL?

Posted by Luc from Ottawa on 10/31/06 at 01:03 PM ET

I’ve always wondered if you and the team go out after a good victory and throw a few back.  If so, I’m sure you get hit on by lots of girls, they must recognize you.  Do you take advantage of the bountiful beauties, or are you more the sensitive type that’s satisfied with a steady relationship?

Posted by Bill Rutledge from Toronto on 10/31/06 at 01:06 PM ET

Alex,

When you play Pittsburgh, do you wear earplugs to muffle Crosby’s incessant whining or do you just put up with the ringing in your ears for several days?

Sapper

Posted by Sapper from Phoenix, AZ on 10/31/06 at 01:08 PM ET

Alex,

You’ve scored on your feet. You’ve scored flat on your back. When are you going to try winning a shootout with a goal scored from between your legs?

And when you play the Devils next, are you planning to hang a five-spot or so on Martin Brodeur as payback for him whining about your Robocop-visor and getting it banned?

(look, somebody had to ask these kinds of questions--might as well be me.)

Posted by The Acid Queen from Raleigh, NC on 10/31/06 at 01:09 PM ET

It was stated by multiple owners that if they had the opportunity, they would have drafted your Magnitogorsk teammate, Evgeni Malkin, over you. Now that Geno is rockin’ for my Pens, who do you feel will have a more successful career, you or him?

Posted by Bill from THE BURGH on 10/31/06 at 01:13 PM ET

Hey Alex are you excited for what will probably be your first allstar game and possibly playin with Malkin or Crosby? Hope you do well and lay somebody out for me.

Posted by Thompson Smith from huntsville ontario on 10/31/06 at 01:20 PM ET

Alex,

1. Does your Mom help you with advises on conditioning even now, when you are on top of the hockey world?

2. You chose Brian Wilsie as your road roommate to improve your English. Do you think American girlfriend would be a better tutor?

Posted by PeterGower on 10/31/06 at 01:29 PM ET

Alex, I saw many times on pictures that you often pull your toungue out of the mouth when dribble. The same sometimes Malkin does.
Have you ever noted it?

Posted by Leo from Riga,Latvia on 10/31/06 at 01:36 PM ET

Alex, we know you are the real deal.  With the way I’ve seen the Caps play as a team thus far in this young NHL season, I see a bright future ahead, much like the Pens.  With Olaf Kolzig opting to re-sign with Washington rather than playing elsewhere, what does that tell about the internal view of your future as a franchise? Also, briefly, just HOW good is teammate and fellow countryman Alexander Semin in your opinion?

Posted by Josh from North Central Jersey on 10/31/06 at 02:05 PM ET

AO, you play a hard hitting game; do you try to go after certain players or do you let the hits come to you?  If it’s the former, can you please do me a favor and lay out Crosb*tch for me?

Also, do you feel like having another very talented player on the ice with you in Alex Semin makes it easier to score, or do you find yourself with less opportunity to do your thing?

Posted by Danny from Madison on 10/31/06 at 02:10 PM ET

What was it like being the only NHL nominee at the 2006 ESPY award? (You only didn’t win rookie of the year because there are more basketball fans and football fans than ice hockey fans)

How did you find playing against Martin Brodeur?

Posted by Ibrahim Matar from new jersey on 10/31/06 at 02:15 PM ET

AO:
Many players go fairly far in their schooling so they have a career to back into when they get out of hockey.  Have you thought that far ahead, and if so, what type of job would interest you?

Posted by Brad from St. Catharines on 10/31/06 at 02:24 PM ET

What is your favorite NHL team? If you had to choose from any team in the NHL, which team yould you choose to play for?

Posted by Ibrahim Matar from new jersey on 10/31/06 at 02:29 PM ET

Alex,

Having just returned from a successful Western Canadian road trip, do you feel like it would be more enjoyable to play in a town where everyone lives hockey (like Edmonton or Calgary), or do you think it is an enjoyable challenge to turn Washington into more of a hockey town?

Posted by pepper on 10/31/06 at 02:42 PM ET

Hi Alex, I rate you in the top 3 most exciting players in the league next to Daniel Briere and Marian Gaborik.  But you already have a better single season points total and that was your rookie year.  Do you regularly check where you are in the stats?..not for individual glory but to build upon last year and to try to get more?

Thanks

Posted by Tim Burrows from Midlands, England on 10/31/06 at 02:49 PM ET

Hi Alex, were you ever in two minds as to what you would be when you were older? For instance, did you work hard for school? or was every afternoon spent playing hockey.  And off-ice, what did you do to get better and how often? e.g. fitness, stickhandling

Posted by Tim Burrows from Midlands, England on 10/31/06 at 02:53 PM ET

Alex, If you were a professional bowler how many perfect games do you think you would have bowled by now?

Posted by Joe from West Va on 10/31/06 at 03:00 PM ET

Hey Alex,

I am a big World War I and World War II history buff. Just out of curiousity, being a native Russian, did you have any members of your family serve in the Russian army in either of these wars? If not, did your grandparents or anyone ever share their war experiences as civilians with you? Thanks for your time!

Posted by James Varner from Laurinburg, NC on 10/31/06 at 03:06 PM ET

Alex,

It is much publicized that when you came to the NHL last season, you refused special assistance with language, and that you embraced North American culture. You also have a great deal of patriotism for “Mother Russia”. What do you think it is about “America” that attracts you so much?

Thanks for brininging respect back to DC Ovy!

Posted by Mark Tucker from Sykesville, MD on 10/31/06 at 03:08 PM ET

How long until you find a hot professional tennis player to ruin your career? How long after she does that do you think it will take her to start dating Malkin? Will she end up with a latin pop star?

Posted by Rick from FL on 10/31/06 at 03:09 PM ET

hi alex, im a 14 year old boy who is playing in bantam double (B). Im a first year so im still not used too the contact. I was just wondering if you had any advise about how to hit, or how to take a hit, anything that would make it abit easier. Also i notice when your taking a shot, you put alot of force into your stick and it flexes alot. Do you recommend a stick with alot of flex or one without?

thanks

Posted by dylan daunais from canada, quebec, chambly on 10/31/06 at 03:12 PM ET

Alex, I know you must have played NHL 2007. Honestly, have you gone into the game and changed your personal stats? Would you?

How about leading the Caps to the Stanley Cup in season mode?

Posted by Matt Haynick from Michigan on 10/31/06 at 03:16 PM ET

Alex,

How many licks does it take you to get to the center of a tootsie pop? Or do you just immediately bite into it without taking the time to give it even one lick? Thanks.

Posted by Seth from Washington, DC on 10/31/06 at 03:23 PM ET

Alex,
What does your off-ice conditioning consist of? Can you describe your weight-room routine? What are the differences between mid-season and off-season training?

Posted by Eric from Baltimore, MD on 10/31/06 at 03:23 PM ET

Hello Alex,

Now that you have toured every Canadian city. If you were to be traded to one of these cities which one would you pick and why? Also, congrats on your goal and assist in Vancouver you and Kolzig were the only reason you didn’t lose 14-0 Instead it was a squeaky 3-2 Canucks win. You had Luongo beat but the post was in the way.

Posted by benjamin cloutier from Kamloops, Canada on 10/31/06 at 03:28 PM ET

Dear Alex,
Why can’t you join the Philadelphia Flyers?  They would win the cup with you, Forsberg, and Gagne.  So when you see this, have your agent call the Capitals General Manager and tell him you want to be traded to the Flyers because you don’t want to be a Capital anymore.

Die hard Flyers Fan,
Ray Wilson

Posted by Raymond Wilson from Philadelphia on 10/31/06 at 03:37 PM ET

Alex, if you were allowed to be put on a line with ANY player in the league, who would you choose and why? And would you give a shaving cream pie to anyone this year?

Posted by Chris Tung from Edinburgh, Scotland on 10/31/06 at 03:39 PM ET

Alex,
I noticed in shootouts you do a leg kick...for what reason do you do so...Is it a habit or is there a purpose?

Posted by LonnieQuarles from Collegeville, Pennsylvania on 10/31/06 at 03:44 PM ET

Dear Alex

If you were to send Sidney Crosby a Christmas present, what exactly would you give him?

Posted by Claudia from Canada on 10/31/06 at 03:57 PM ET

If you and Crosby were both free agents at the same time and Crosby were to sign with Montreal, and say every other team was against the cap and could not sign you but it came down to just Montreal and Toronto, which would you sign with?

Posted by Kenny from Toronto on 10/31/06 at 04:04 PM ET

hey alex, why do you change skates, so often?, and what has been the hardest shot you have taken in your career?

Posted by ovy fan 4 Life from vancouver BC on 10/31/06 at 04:21 PM ET

ok, so i have a few.

i know that your parents are both stellar athletes, so how much of your parent’s ability to commit their bodies to their loves influences who you are today?

do you think that you have it in you to be the impetus for the capitals turning their luck around?

also, how do you like the food in america? dc has got some good food, but if you’re ever hungry, come to philadelphia and we’ll show you how it’s done...best of luck and take it easy on my flyers.

Posted by marian from Philadelphia, PA on 10/31/06 at 04:25 PM ET

hi alex.... i just wanted to let you know that you kick ass, but you probably already know that !! I just wanted to tell you to keep it up and LETS GO CAPS!

Posted by trista from clements,md on 10/31/06 at 04:32 PM ET

Hey Alex,
If you were a fruit, which fruit would you be?

Posted by Alex Miller from Toronto on 10/31/06 at 04:41 PM ET

When Americans think of Russia, we think of alcohol.  In keeping with that tradition, what are the best drinks Russia has to offer?

Posted by Brittany Stahlman from St. Louis, Missouri on 10/31/06 at 04:43 PM ET

What is the biggest difference between the game and the fans in the NHL compared to the Russian Super League?

Also, what newspapers or websites does he use to follow games back in Russia?

Posted by PJ from San Jose on 10/31/06 at 04:46 PM ET

Hey Alex,

do you like steak cooked RARE or WELL DONE?  or somewhere in between perhaps? also, what is Alexander Semin’s nickname around the locker room?

Posted by Kevin from DC on 10/31/06 at 04:47 PM ET

Alex,

If you were one of a small community of people that survived a nuclear holocaust, and you needed to participate in trying to rebuild civilization, how do you think you could best contribute?

Also, where you are from in Russia, does it get cold enough in the winter that you can skate along the streets and sidewalks.

Posted by Chuck from Lansdowne, PA on 10/31/06 at 05:06 PM ET

if offered a trade to send either malkin or staal to washington for you so you, crosby and either staal or malkin , would you accept that trade and who would you want the trio to end with staal or malkin? Also who do you think is better sidney croscby or evgeni malkin?

Posted by avi robbins from austin, tx on 10/31/06 at 05:20 PM ET

здрастбои саша. я не очин хорошо пешу по русски.  меня завут гриша тишкевич. и играю за Houston Junior Aeros Bantam A2; и хател спросить, бы и Малкин отнашенио под держобоити или нет.
спосибо ва вашо време. вы мои самои льубимои хокеист, вы лучше чем Crosby.

Posted by Greg Tishkevich from houston, texas on 10/31/06 at 05:32 PM ET

Mr. Ovechkin,

You began the season with reflective metallic accents on your Vector skates, as well as reflective blade holders.  Was your decision to return to the less reflective accents one of durability, or did someone voice concern about the equipment?

Posted by George James Malik from South Lyon, MI on 10/31/06 at 05:32 PM ET

Hey Alex,
what was the biggest sacrifice that you had to make in order to come to the NHL? Also, what is the one thing that you wished you had worked on in Russia that would have better prepared you for the NHL?

Posted by Melissa from PA on 10/31/06 at 05:38 PM ET

1) What player (NHL or otherwise) do you think you compare the closest to?

2) Who will be the next YOU?

3) What young player, still in Russia, should we know about?

4) What is the strangest question you have ever responded to?

Posted by Stephen from Charlotte, NC on 10/31/06 at 05:45 PM ET

Hello Alexander,

How will you continue to merge your extremely skilled game into what the Cap’s see for the overall benifit of the team?

Posted by Harrison Merwin from BC Canada on 10/31/06 at 05:47 PM ET

Hi Alex,
When you are in the US (Canada, too) what are some of the things you miss about Russia?  (like family, food, places, etc.)
On the opposite side - when you are in Russia things you miss about the US/Canada?

all the best,
Mari

Posted by Mari from NH on 10/31/06 at 05:54 PM ET

Please ask AO how it felt, winning last years rookie of the year award , over a player of a much higher caliber in Sidney Crosby. Also what his predictions are for many of his fellow young players in the league and what records this class will break.

Posted by Brandon_87 on 10/31/06 at 06:05 PM ET

AO questions:
Favorite DC restaurant/bar?
Favorite DC landmark/place (e.g., FDR memorial, Capitol dome, Spy Museum, whatever)?
How’s Alex Semin adjusting so far—you giving him pointers, showing him around town & the clubs?
What’s your favorite prank so far that you’ve played on a teammate or was played on you, except for the pie-in-the-face interview.

Kukla Comment: Love this “ask AO” idea, great work! Hopefully this comment won’t make you ignore the AO questions above, but:  something can’t be “more unique” than something else. Unique is absolute; something either is or it isn’t. It’s like saying “very the best” or “somewhat pregnant.” OK, stepping down from the soapbox now.

Posted by Mike R from Bethesda, MD on 10/31/06 at 06:12 PM ET

If you could be any animal what would it be and why?

Posted by marc z from buffalo, ny on 10/31/06 at 06:16 PM ET

HEY PAL U THNK UR PRETTY TUFF HUH?

note from Paul:  I am not sure what you are trying to say here?

Posted by OCONNOR from GERKYTOWN USA on 10/31/06 at 06:18 PM ET

AO

i am 15 i play high school hockey and i have played for 11 years i hope to someday pplay in the nhl,....is there anything you could tell me to do in the off season and when im not on the ice that would make me a better player.... thanks

Brendan Bednarz #7

ps if you saw my email address it means......... Ovechkin rookie of the year.......thanks

Posted by Brendan Bednarz from illinois on 10/31/06 at 06:35 PM ET

Hey Alex, do you ever think you could come to my little known town?  It is very cold during the winter but we are a strong hockey town.  The closest you have been to it would probably be Vancouver.

Posted by Craig from Whitehorse, Yukon on 10/31/06 at 06:48 PM ET

Craig, even though your town does not show up, the hardcopy of the email I receive does show your town, so Alex will be aware of it.

Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 10/31/06 at 06:51 PM ET

Alexander the Eight,

Which Russian player did you want to be like when you were growing up, and which player is the greatest Russian player of all time?

Or, more simply - Ginger or MaryAnn?

Posted by Eddie C from Baltimore, MD on 10/31/06 at 06:54 PM ET

I have a 2-part question:

A) It has been documented several times that you (A.O.) think that Andrei Markov is the toughest defenceman to play against in the league.  As most know, Markov is not nasty nor overly physical.  What is it about Andrei that makes him so tough to play against?

B) In the Montreal Canadien community, many believe that Alexei Kovalev may in fact be the most talented player to ever lace up skates.  But, it is also perceived that he has a lack of drive (to win) and passion (for the game).  As someone who has likely followed Russian hockey players, and has certainly played with Kovalev internationally, what’s up with AK27?  Is his skill set over-hyped in Montreal? Or does he really not play up to his ability, and why?

Posted by Alex McFadden from Toronto, Ontario on 10/31/06 at 07:00 PM ET

Alex, with you short stay so far in the NHL does it annoy you being compared to all these great superstars, wouldnt you rather be looked at as a more unique player?

Posted by Steve T from Canada on 10/31/06 at 07:01 PM ET

Hey AO, what is your nickname around your locker room, i once heard that they call you “Ovie One Kanobe” i really like that and i was wondering what you thought of the nickname “The Russian One”!?

Posted by Brian Luzny from Winnipeg on 10/31/06 at 07:07 PM ET

OvechKING, do you listen to music before you go on the ice to get you ready for the game? if so what kind? If not, what kind of music do you enjoy off the ice?

Posted by Danny McGreal from Chicago, IL on 10/31/06 at 07:09 PM ET

Hey Alex, I was just curious which Russian players you idolized growing up and which ones really impress you now that you get to play against them?  On a side note, would you ever consider wearing white skates like Fedorov did back in the 9o’s if a company asked you to?

Posted by Francis from Ottawa, Canada on 10/31/06 at 07:15 PM ET

Alex,

How close are you and Sidney Crobsy are as friends?

Posted by John from Ontario, Canada on 10/31/06 at 07:17 PM ET

Who is your biggest critic, your mother, father, brother or girlfriend? (I am referring to your talents ON the ice!)

Posted by Dan from Silver Spring, MD on 10/31/06 at 07:23 PM ET

Alex, I know this is a long way out… What do you see your self doing after Hockey; Coach, GM, Player Development or something outside of Hockey all together?  2.  Who is your favorite Player of the Past and who is your favorite player today?  3. If you could live where ever you wanted where in the world would it be?

Posted by Tony from Mid-Michigan on 10/31/06 at 07:29 PM ET

Have you ever been tempted to simply wind up and smack a home run with someone’s head and your stick? If so, who? If not, could you do me a favour and make it a Sabre?

Posted by Erik from London on 10/31/06 at 07:29 PM ET

What was the worst goal you ever scored, or is that even possible?

Posted by Steven from NJ on 10/31/06 at 07:38 PM ET

Once you reach milestones (such as your 100th NHL goal), do you want them to be pretty, or does it matter?

Posted by Steven from NJ on 10/31/06 at 07:40 PM ET

If you were going to fight any player in the league, who would it be?

Posted by Erik Paul from Calgary on 10/31/06 at 07:59 PM ET

Сашка, мочи! (Go Alex!)

Did you sell you Cadillac SUV for charity?

What kind of ‘sick’ car you’ve got now?

Posted by Pete on 10/31/06 at 09:04 PM ET

A pirate and a ninja engage in a battle. Who would come out victorious?

Posted by Randy on 10/31/06 at 11:15 PM ET

Alex, if you could engage Pushkin, Tolstoy or Dostoyevsky to describe the aftermath of winning the Calder last year, whom would you choose and why?

Posted by Shawn from San Jose, CA on 11/01/06 at 01:25 AM ET

Alex,

What would you usually do to prepare before a game? Listen to music, read a magazine, sleep, clear your mind, etc...?

A Devils fan (mostly brodeur),
Ibrahim

Posted by Ibrahim Matar from new jersey on 11/01/06 at 01:47 AM ET

Alex! I love your skates but how you make them so mettalic?
Wheres your yellow шнурки(i dont know how to say that in english! What you do on off ice practice?  i like that how you celebrate when you score goal,but why you kiss the glove ?

Posted by Janis from Riga,Latvia on 11/01/06 at 05:13 AM ET

Boxers or Briefs?

Posted by Kevin from New Jersey on 11/01/06 at 09:05 AM ET

Can Evgeni Malkin grow a beard?

Posted by Richard from Pittsburgh on 11/01/06 at 09:07 AM ET

AO,
When you tape the blade of your stick, what end do you start at, and why do you start at that end?

Posted by Justin Swackhamer from Rochester, NY on 11/01/06 at 09:26 AM ET

So Alex, do you like movies about gladiators?

or

Have you ever been in Turkish prison?

Posted by Caps Nut on 11/01/06 at 09:43 AM ET

AO,

It was recently noted by a former teammate that you aren’t the greatest ‘practice’ player.  However, the same player noted you seem to be able to ‘flip the switch’ when it comes time for a game.  Can you describe your state of mind while you are preparing for a game, and when you are actually playing. 

And to tag onto the game time mentality theme, can you describe your thought process when you shoot?

Posted by Ninja on 11/01/06 at 11:35 AM ET

My buddy says you aren’t scoring as much on the ice because you are scoring so much off the ice, now that your girlfriend is here in the States.  Any truth to that?

Posted by Danny from Maryland on 11/01/06 at 11:44 AM ET

When you’re playing, do you think about what you’re going to do before you do it?  Or do you look back and say, “I can’t believe I just did that?”

Posted by TG from Washington, DC on 11/01/06 at 01:13 PM ET

Физкульт привет!

Next year the Ice Hockey World Championship is going to be in Moscow. I was born in Mutisji and half of the Championship is played there. How do you think the Russian national team is going to perform at home next year? Do you think that playing for NHL can make some players less interested in playing for their national teams? How do you feel when playing for Russia.

Posted by Ilmar from Helsinki (Finland) on 11/01/06 at 03:07 PM ET

Outside of hockey, what is your favorite sport to play and why?

Posted by Christy on 11/01/06 at 04:42 PM ET

Hi Alex,
I understand you vacationed in Turkey and Cyprus this past summer.  What was it about those particular countries that attracted you into visiting?  Thanks!  Go Caps!

Posted by Geauxcaps from Odenton, MD on 11/01/06 at 04:43 PM ET

Hi Alex — what will you use the bonus money you won last year to buy yourself? How has your standard of living changed since leaving Russia?

Thanks,
James.

Posted by James Mirtle from Toronto on 11/01/06 at 06:18 PM ET

Hey Alex!

I’ve heard in interviews that you like to check out Wizards games sometimes. Do you follow other Washington-area teams too like the Redskins, Nationals and DC United? And Olie Kolzig: great goalie or greatest goalie? Thanks for answering our questions and go Caps!

Posted by Alisa on 11/01/06 at 07:29 PM ET

What are some other Russian NHL players you get along with very well beside Malkin? I heard that you and zubie get along pretty well how about Semin? Do you guys hang out off the ice or you dont have that much free time?

Posted by Andrey Sokolov from Maryland on 11/02/06 at 10:25 AM ET

Hi Ovie!

I have a question about Nicklas Backstrom.. It’s sad that he didn’t join you guys this year. Beacuse he would be a great asset to the capitals. So what do you think about him, have you seen him play/played against him?

Remeber that the second year in the league is usually the hardest, more eye’s and always 2-3 d-mens on you!

Keep up the good work. I wish you all the success in the future!

Posted by Marcus from Sweden on 11/02/06 at 02:19 PM ET

whats up champ!?

At the beginning of last year, Crosby had all eyes on him. You could focus on hockey without publicity around the corner. Now the limelight is on you, People expect greatness from you. Does this outisde attention affect your inner confidence to give the fans something they never seen before such as “the goal” you scored last year?

Posted by Adrian from Saskatoon on 11/03/06 at 12:46 AM ET

hey bud,

Great athletes have had well documented distractions come into play as they proceeded with their chosen sport. Kobe Bryant with a Lawsuit, Ricky Williams with substance abuse, Too many with infedelity and alcohol,
As a human, do you face any temptation, if so, what positive motivation do you fight it with?

Posted by Adrian from Saskatoon on 11/03/06 at 12:57 AM ET

Super Sophmore,

NHL life is a 24/7 commitment. Your diet intake, physical location, schedule, peers, along with many things are prepared for the benefit of your job performance. On the ice, you are great enough to be in control, off the ice alot is out of your hands, what part of professional hockey weren’t you expecting as a young kid wishing to play in “The Show”?

Posted by Aspiring Writer from Saskatoon on 11/03/06 at 01:14 AM ET

With Verizon Center being in such a great neighborhood do you ever hang out down there?  Matt Pettinger seems to be a Chop House regular.  I see you as more of an Indeblue type.  So where might we find you having an adult beverage or two?

Posted by Izzy from Washington, DC (Penn Quarter) on 11/03/06 at 10:05 AM ET

Hello. I would like to ask you if u follow russian Superleage and what teams do u prefer (except Moscow Dinamo)

Posted by rus_fan from Moscow on 11/03/06 at 02:02 PM ET

You have described Washington as being a quite city. After the Caps recent trip to Western Canada and the amount of media coverage that you received there, do you think that playing in Washington is an advantage to you in being able to adjust to life in the NHL and living in America.

Posted by Cathy from Falls Church, VA on 11/04/06 at 02:36 PM ET

Alex,
I have a few questions for you.. just thinking outside the box and not wanting to come back here and post a million different times here they all are:
1. Since your all about clothes and fashion who is your favorite designer?
2. What is your favorite alcoholic drink.. besides vodka?
3. If you could be any animal what would it be?
4. What is your favorite candy?
5. What do you do when you wake up in the morning?
6. What is your favorite cd?
7. What is your “dream” car?
8. If you could be anyone in history who would it be and why?
9. What is the strangest thing you have been given by a fan?
10. Is there a place you have never been to that you really want to go to?
thats all thanks Ovie!

Posted by Brittany from Atlanta on 11/05/06 at 07:12 PM ET

Alex I saw that you have the Parrothead license plates on you sweet ride.  Are you a fan of Jimmy Buffet or just thought it was a good looking plate.

Posted by chanuck from Arlington VA on 11/05/06 at 08:31 PM ET

if you were to fight anyone, who would it be?  who would you be afraid of dropping the gloves with?

Posted by Austin from Atlanta on 11/05/06 at 10:22 PM ET

After watching your loss against Atlanta last week, I wonder did you ever take diving lessons or is that just natural for you?

Posted by Jefferey from Atlanta on 11/06/06 at 10:40 AM ET

Hi Alex,
I am a huge fan of yours! I have a quick question and it relates to music. What type of music do you listen to to get hyped before a hockey game?

Posted by Arjun Nigam from Michigan on 11/07/06 at 02:01 PM ET

Alex,
If you could choose any current NHL player and add his unique skill to your arsenal, who/what would it be?
Brashear’s fighting skills?
Chara’s reach?
Kovalchuk’s one-timer?
Semin’s English-speaking ability?

Posted by Pok from Kiev, CT on 11/07/06 at 02:11 PM ET

You are unquestionably a very gifted and talented player, however all players need to train effectively. Capital’s Team Physiologist Jack Blatherwick is the best hockey trainer in the world.  Can you comment on what it is like to train with him?  What suggestions would you give young players for training to be like you some day?  or better yet, training to be a goalie?

Posted by BOB from MINNESOTA on 11/07/06 at 02:47 PM ET

Dear Mr. Ovechkin:
I have a very important question for you… Get ready…

Why did you choose yellow Crocs?

Posted by hockeygirl from Toronto on 11/07/06 at 04:59 PM ET

Dear Mr. Ovechkin:
I have a very important question for you… Get ready…

Why did you choose yellow Crocs?

Thank you.

Sincerely,
hockeygirl

Posted by hockeygirl from Toronto on 11/07/06 at 05:00 PM ET

Alex,
What is your favorite American/Canadian Food?

Posted by Andrew Moghaddam on 11/07/06 at 05:13 PM ET

you crack me up! i love your quotes!

do you have a favourite movie quote, and if so, what is it? explain in your own words what it means and why you love it !

Posted by finnishme on 11/07/06 at 06:09 PM ET

Hey Ovie, if you could be any celebrity aside from yourself who would you be?

Posted by Grady8 from Chemainus. BC on 11/08/06 at 12:34 AM ET

Hi Alexander,

I play for the Hagerstown Bulldogs Mites hockey team.  Hagerstown is only about an hour and fifteen minutes from D.C. It would mean alot to the Bulldogs if you and some of your Caps teammates could make it out to the rink sometime.  Do you think next summer you guys could come out here to skate with us?

Thanks!
Michael

Posted by Michael Nasuti from Martinsburg, WV on 11/09/06 at 09:56 AM ET

Are you comfortable in Washington? would you ever consider playing on a contender? because if the caps are going to be a contender they need to build around you more talented players, don’t you agree? because other than Semin who is also a LW, you don’t have a good playmaking centre!

Posted by Jim from B.C. on 11/09/06 at 12:49 PM ET

A. Ovechkin

The Great Russian! Are you going to beat Gretzky Wayne’s points in the all career?
Do you goal to get more than 100 goals?
Good luck! Hard work in your life!
Joey

Posted by Joey Wideski from British Columbia on 11/10/06 at 04:52 AM ET

Hi, Ovie!

It’s a joy to watch you play! I’m curious...who is your favorite Muppet, and why? (If it’s a character from Ulitsa Sesam [Russia’s version of Sesame Street], please explain who he or she is.) Thanks!

Posted by Elizabeth from northern California on 11/13/06 at 06:51 PM ET

what has been your favorite moment so far in your early nhl career.

Posted by pat091998 on 11/14/06 at 01:51 PM ET

Hey Alex!
I love watching you play cause you are such an amazing player! It seems like all parents have nicknames for their kids and I was wondering if your family has any nicknames for you. Also, when you go golfing, do you pull out the hockey stick putter like in the movie Happy Gilmore? (cause I think that would be funny)...and finally do you have any pet peeves?

Shatter some more glass for me and good luck with the rest of the season!
Mary K.

Posted by Mary K. from Fairfax, VA on 11/14/06 at 07:31 PM ET

Hey Alex! Do you ever get annoyed by people who compare you to Crosby or Malkin or ask you who the better player is? I am a huge CAPS and PENS fan and i think all three of you are amazing and fun to watch and all bring a different skill to the game! (the problem is who to cheer for when you play each other....i think all of you should be on the same team cause that would kick ass!....looking forward to Dec. 11...) but thank you for coming to DC and bringing the excitement back to hockey!

Posted by Lily on 11/15/06 at 11:12 AM ET

OK folks, the questioning period is over. 
Look for the answers from Alex at my nhl.com blog in December.
Thanks to everyone for participating.

Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 11/16/06 at 09:41 AM ET

If you could play one on one with any player, who would it be?

Posted by Kelly from Washington DC on 02/23/08 at 12:31 AM ET

Alexander Ovechkin,

I have a question that bothers me from time to time. Sometimes I can find the back of the net with ease and sometimes I cant. You have a natural scoring ability and almost always manage to score.

What I ask is, is this through practising scoring/shooting all the time or is it a natural ability you just have?

Would be greatful for a reply and help me out.

Thanks,

Harrison Goode #81

England

Posted by Harrison Goode from Milton Keynes, England on 04/04/09 at 09:54 AM ET