Habs to pursue Ovechkin

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>First, it was Vincent Lecavalier. Now, it appears to be Alex Ovechkin.
The Montreal Gazette suggests the Canadiens could go after the Washington Capitals' superstar this summer if he isn't signed to a new contract by July 1, 2008.

Ovechkin, who ranks third in the NHL in goals with 24, is scheduled to become a restricted free agent after the season, and the Gazette reports he could be looking a new salary worth somewhere in the $9-million to $10-million range.</div>

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I can only dream of this but would be amazing for the franchise if we did. I could see it happening but Washington will offer more.

 

I've heard the same thing about the Leafs.

 

Whichever team can snatch him is going to be very lucky for the next whatever years he's there.

 

Why wouldn't they lock him up long-term? He's one of the best players in the entire league with the ability to be one of the all-time greats.