Washington Capitals: Why Trading NHL All-Star Alex Ovechkin
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stories Marianne Helm/Getty Images  Alex Ovechkin surely isn't
playing his best hockey right now for the Washington Capitals,
nor is he getting along all that well with head coach Bruce
Boudreau.  His 15 points in 19 games thus far is not a bad start
at all...if your name isn't Alex Ovechkin. The two-time Hart
Trophy and Rocket Richard Trophy winner isn't showing that
explosive flair, that knack for bulging the twine that he's
possessed his entire career.  Last season saw "Ovie" compile his
worst statistical season yet, with 32 goals and 85 points in 79
games. Again, good for most, but hardly for Ovechkin.  Part of
that blame could go to Bruce Boudreau, who is trying to get
Ovechkin to play a more complete, two-way game. However, when
you're dealing with someone like Ovechkin, the best answer may
be to just let Ovie be Ovie.   He's shown he can be the best
player in the game, as he has earlie