Alexander Ovechkin Alexander Ovechkin has exploded onto the hockey scene, establishing himself as the most electrifying player and the compelling personality in the NHL. He was a hockey star at age 16 in his birth place of Russia. He was drafted by the Washington Capitals in 2004 and at, 23 years old, he negotiated his own 13-year contract extension with the Washington Capitals worth $124 million. He has had many fi... Full description