Photo: @lindacohn via Twitter
In a recent “In The Crease” interview with ESPN’s Linda Cohn, Washington Capitals’ defenseman John Carlson and captain Alex Ovechkin sat down and discussed the run for the Norris Trophy, reaching Gretzky’s record and retirement.
The interview began by talking about Carlson’s historic season thus far and his journey to possibly capturing the Norris Trophy. “I think I’ve played real well… I try to evolve as much as I can,” the 29-year old defenseman said.
His name is John Carlson but Alex Ovechkin adoringly calls him John “Norris”. @ovi8 @JohnCarlson74 @Capitals @CapitalsPR My full interview is on espn+ now! https://t.co/xpq0UcfTkG pic.twitter.com/O9j2g2mjpU
— Linda Cohn (@lindacohn) December 7, 2019
Back in September, Ovechkin did an interview with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and talked about potentially reaching Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most goals in NHL history (894). The question was brought up again. The captain had quite the answer to ever becoming the league’s all-time leading scorer.
“You’re probably never going to see me on ice again.”
“Instant retirement,” Cohn added as she and Carlson chuckled.
What would happen if @ovi8 made @NHL history by catching Gretzky’s scoring record? @JohnCarlson74 @Capitals @CapitalsPR Extensive Interview tonight on espn+ #InTheCrease pic.twitter.com/PVCFSxIbcv
— Linda Cohn (@lindacohn) December 6, 2019
Speed has become a key ability as of current NHL players such as centers Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers and Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche. Cohn asked Ovechkin about being north-south on the ice to which he replied that he “was like that but not anymore.”
Ovechkin turned to Carlson asking him when his speed went away. “I don’t know,” the defenseman answered. “You’re still north-south. You can still fly.”
Alex Ovechkin can still be fast and furious! Check out the full interview on espn+ now! @CapitalsPR @capitals @ovi8 @JohnCarlson74 #inthecrease #capshttps://t.co/xpq0UcfTkG pic.twitter.com/OXW1RxPEIc
— Linda Cohn (@lindacohn) December 7, 2019
Cohn also asked Ovechkin how he has been able to avoid serious injuries throughout his 11-season career. His response took “mother nature” to the next level.
Knocking on wood but how has @ovi8 been able to avoid serious injury during his Hall of Fame career? I asked him and his reply had me and @JohnCarlson74 😂. @Capitals @CapitalsPR Full interview tonight on espn+!! #inthecrease #caps pic.twitter.com/iWCuLd5Oh2
— Linda Cohn (@lindacohn) December 6, 2019
You can watch the full ESPN+ interview here.
Fun times before my interview with @ovi8 and @JohnCarlson74 of the @Capitals!! Stay tuned for my #InTheCrease special!! Thanks @drohantyler for making them feel at home! @CapitalsPR #inthecrease #caps pic.twitter.com/2LtofASiVq
— Linda Cohn (@lindacohn) December 4, 2019
By Della Young
