Welcome back to the Friday Five, where we point out quirks, quips and questions that pop up throughout the week in the NHL season.Alex Ovechkin has won the Rocket Richard Trophy so many times, taking home six in the last seven years, that it typically hasn’t been much of an intriguing award in recent years.
Meanwhile, Ovechkin has a staggering nine goals in his past four games. He is on track for 57, which would be the second-highest total in his career and his most since 2007-08. But some NHL GMs would like to find a more suitable landing spot for players who are stuck in between – those with not much left to accomplish in the CHL, but not quite ready for the bright lights of the NHL.
OHL commissioner and former CHL president Dave Branch said Friday that he expects to arrange a “date and time” with the NHL to discuss the next agreement. Maple Leafs defenceman Rasmus Sandin is who some may point to as a poster boy for change. Sandin, 19, just burned the first year on his rookie deal by playing his 10th NHL game of the season on Monday in Nashville.
frank_seravalli At least two of these guys have a shot winning the cup. 50 goal scorers on soft teams are a waste. Although they make for super sweet regular season teammates.
frank_seravalli Never bet against Ovi