“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.

When Bruce Boudreau had his share of difficulties coaching Alex Ovechkin Bruce Boudreau takes pride in Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of 895 goals The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more.

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