Alex Ovechkin 50 in 50, can he do it?

frozenntimesports · 10-16-2009, 09:25 AM

7 goals in 7 games, its a long way off for 50 and 50 (the last player to come close was Cam Neely with 50 in 49 games, but it is 50 of his team games so injury kept it from happening).

Washington gets Nashville next, and their goaltending is a mess, so if he gets a pair he'll be +1 on his way to 50 in 50.

Nik Backstrom was dropped to line two, but the super-unit is still together on the power play.

This could get interesting.

BAMBAM · 10-16-2009, 09:29 AM

Mike Richards has 6 in only 5 games so maybe he gets 60 in 50

jusdukky · 10-16-2009, 09:29 AM

Hope he does it... I enjoy watching great accomplishments in sports.

solt0131 · 10-16-2009, 09:47 AM

It can only help the NHL if he does it, so I hope he does. Then, they can still go out in the first or second round like usual.

Rinkwraith · 10-16-2009, 09:51 AM

I know willcvincent would like him to do it after his incredible SPX pull. I'd like to see him accomplish it too.

BAMBAM · 10-16-2009, 09:54 AM

I'd like to see him do it just to see if Don Cherry would give him his props

Rinkwraith · 10-16-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BAMBAM

I'd like to see him do it just to see if Don Cherry would give him his props

As long as he doesn't celebrate it and acts like it is just an ordinary goal

ilovethelakings · 10-16-2009, 10:48 AM

He is off to a great start and can score in bunches, so I could see him doing it.

mightbe · 10-17-2009, 09:33 PM

Wow, chalk up another pair tonight.

ebacardi2 · 10-20-2009, 07:41 AM

Ovechkin Hits 75 Goals This Year

Rinkwraith · 10-20-2009, 08:13 AM

Looks to me like Ovechkin and Kovalchuk made a side bet in the offseason...first to 50 wins. They both are off to hot starts.

frozenntimesports · 10-20-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Rinkwraith

Looks to me like Ovechkin and Kovalchuk made a side bet in the offseason...first to 50 wins. They both are off to hot starts.

The thing is that defenses can key in on Kovy, if they pull that with Ovechkin there is still a ton of dangerous players on the ice, including Backstrom who is starting to figure out that goaltenders have trouble with his shot too.

frozenntimesports · 10-29-2009, 06:38 PM

13 goals in 12 games so far. 2 periods left to go .

frozenntimesports · 11-02-2009, 11:47 PM

50 in 50 is pretty much dead, at least for this season, but even if AO misses a month I think 55-60 goals is doable.

ilovethelakings · 11-03-2009, 12:17 AM

I was really hoping to see Ovie take a run at 50/50.

pskell02 · 11-03-2009, 12:59 AM

I was hoping more to see him make a run at 550. I'm going to guess that that will happen before 50/50.

frozenntimesports · 11-03-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pskell02

I was hoping more to see him make a run at 550. I'm going to guess that that will happen before 50/50.

550? Explain.

pskell02 · 11-03-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KaraandMelliesDaddy

550? Explain.

Most shots in a season. Held strong since 1970/1 by Phil Esposito.

BAMBAM · 11-03-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KaraandMelliesDaddy

50 in 50 is pretty much dead, at least for this season, but even if AO misses a month I think 55-60 goals is doable.

He can still get 50 in 50, just not the Caps first 50 of the season. I read he is out on a week to week basis, not day to day. Gotta love the NHL with their upper body injury and lower body injury reports. It still leaks out and obviously the caps won't rush him back early so why not just say its a shoulder injury ?

allhockey · 11-03-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pskell02

Most shots in a season. Held strong since 1970/1 by Phil Esposito.

Great bumper sticker in Beantown from back in the day....

Jesus Saves but......
Esposito scores on the rebound!

frozenntimesports · 11-03-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BAMBAM

He can still get 50 in 50, just not the Caps first 50 of the season. I read he is out on a week to week basis, not day to day. Gotta love the NHL with their upper body injury and lower body injury reports. It still leaks out and obviously the caps won't rush him back early so why not just say its a shoulder injury ?

50 in 50 historically has been 50 goals in the teams first 50 games, otherwise Cam Neely would be in the 50 in 50 club.

ilovethelakings · 11-04-2009, 04:19 PM

Don't forget Jari Kurri also once scored 50 goals in the first 50 he played. But like Neely, they weren't scored in the team's first 50 games played.
Nevertheless, 50 goals in 50 games played is still pretty darn special and Ovie has a good shot of still doing that.

frozenntimesports · 11-04-2009, 05:10 PM

Jari Kurri had some ridiculous seasons but they were out shined by what his teammates did.

BAMBAM · 11-04-2009, 05:16 PM

Kurri has always been one of the most overlooked and under appreciated players the league has ever had. His stuff is pretty much an after thought in the hobby compared to players with lesser numbers. If he were a Canadian born player who posted those numbers in say Toronto or Montreal, he'd be a hockey god.

ilovethelakings · 11-04-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BAMBAM

Kurri has always been one of the most overlooked and under appreciated players the league has ever had. His stuff is pretty much an after thought in the hobby compared to players with lesser numbers. If he were a Canadian born player who posted those numbers in say Toronto or Montreal, he'd be a hockey god.

So very true. But for a Kings fan like myself, it is great because whenever I find something of his on Ebay or at a card show, it is usually within my budget.

10-16-2009, 09:25 AM	#1
frozenntimesports Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 11,113	Alex Ovechkin 50 in 50, can he do it? 7 goals in 7 games, its a long way off for 50 and 50 (the last player to come close was Cam Neely with 50 in 49 games, but it is 50 of his team games so injury kept it from happening). Washington gets Nashville next, and their goaltending is a mess, so if he gets a pair he'll be +1 on his way to 50 in 50. Nik Backstrom was dropped to line two, but the super-unit is still together on the power play. This could get interesting.

10-16-2009, 09:29 AM	#2
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10-16-2009, 09:54 AM	#6
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11-03-2009, 12:17 AM	#15
ilovethelakings I make a lot of posts! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: One of the 9 Realms Posts: 18,871	I was really hoping to see Ovie take a run at 50/50. __________________ Looking for A&G sized minis and Topps Olympic relics, pins, etc. for my daughter and refractors for my son Favorite teams: Kings, Angels, Broncos, Packers, Steelers, Celtics, Globetrotters Siempre Coca Cola

10-16-2009, 09:29 AM	#3
jusdukky Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,107	Hope he does it... I enjoy watching great accomplishments in sports.

10-16-2009, 09:47 AM	#4
solt0131 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 9,152 PghSportsCards	It can only help the NHL if he does it, so I hope he does. Then, they can still go out in the first or second round like usual.

10-16-2009, 09:51 AM	#5
Rinkwraith Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MA Posts: 4,116 bababure	I know willcvincent would like him to do it after his incredible SPX pull. I'd like to see him accomplish it too.

10-17-2009, 09:33 PM	#9
mightbe Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 6,625 MasterShake	Wow, chalk up another pair tonight.

10-20-2009, 07:41 AM	#10
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10-20-2009, 08:13 AM	#11
Rinkwraith Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MA Posts: 4,116 bababure	Looks to me like Ovechkin and Kovalchuk made a side bet in the offseason...first to 50 wins. They both are off to hot starts.

10-29-2009, 06:38 PM	#13
frozenntimesports Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 11,113	13 goals in 12 games so far. 2 periods left to go .

11-02-2009, 11:47 PM	#14
frozenntimesports Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 11,113	50 in 50 is pretty much dead, at least for this season, but even if AO misses a month I think 55-60 goals is doable.

11-03-2009, 12:59 AM	#16
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11-04-2009, 04:19 PM	#22
ilovethelakings I make a lot of posts! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: One of the 9 Realms Posts: 18,871	Don't forget Jari Kurri also once scored 50 goals in the first 50 he played. But like Neely, they weren't scored in the team's first 50 games played. Nevertheless, 50 goals in 50 games played is still pretty darn special and Ovie has a good shot of still doing that. __________________ Looking for A&G sized minis and Topps Olympic relics, pins, etc. for my daughter and refractors for my son Favorite teams: Kings, Angels, Broncos, Packers, Steelers, Celtics, Globetrotters Siempre Coca Cola

11-04-2009, 05:10 PM	#23
frozenntimesports Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 11,113	Jari Kurri had some ridiculous seasons but they were out shined by what his teammates did.

11-04-2009, 05:16 PM	#24
BAMBAM Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 8,460	Kurri has always been one of the most overlooked and under appreciated players the league has ever had. His stuff is pretty much an after thought in the hobby compared to players with lesser numbers. If he were a Canadian born player who posted those numbers in say Toronto or Montreal, he'd be a hockey god. __________________ IF YOU CAN'T TAKE AN HONEST REPLY THEN DON'T ASK. ALWAYS BUYING '97 LEGENDS AUTOS OR H.O.F. AUTO NEEDS