“He's pretty reckless”: What former Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau used to think about Alex Ovechkin during 2009 NHL suspension

Former Washington Capitals head coach Bruce Boudreau once criticised Alex Ovechkin for his reckless style during a 2009 NHL suspension. Boudreau feared Ovechkin's physical health and the impact of his fearless, high-impact game on the team. However, Ovechkin refused to change his style, stating that he was not going to change anything. Today, Ovechkin is close to achieving 895 goals, surpassing Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer. Boudreau believes Ovechkin's pursuit of this milestone has made him a better coach and a better person.

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