It's With Great Sadness Yet A Huge Sigh Of Relief I Announce Ovi Has Stopped Drinking And Returned To Working Out

Well, we knew this day would come eventually. We wanted it to happen, but at the same time, wanted to hold on to Stanley Cup Party Boy Ovi for as long as possible. So while it’s bitter sweet, we know it’s the right thing. A window has closed, but a door has opened. We still look longingly at that window though, knowing the sun will always shine through it, and the joy it brings will never diminish. But as the seasons change, it’s time to start anew. And that is what Alex Ovechkin is doing, and dear god, it’s beautiful.

What is that? What does it do? Who knows. But it’s keeping the Great 8 in shape, or at least starting to burn off some of the vodka he drank exactly 2 months ago today. That’s right, 2 months ago today, this happened:

And now he is training to go back-to-back. Could not be more proud. #OurYearAgain