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Record trophy haul not enough to satisfy Ovechkin

TORONTO
Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:02pm EDT
Washington Capitals Alexander Ovechkin poses with the Maurice Richard Trophy (L), Lester B. Pearson Trophy (2nd L), Hart Memorial Trophy and the Art Ross Trophy (R) during the 2008 NHL Awards ceremony in Toronto June 12, 2008. REUTERS/Mike Cassese

TORONTO (Reuters) - Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin had a season to remember, signing a 13-year $124 million contract, winning a world championship gold medal and claiming four of the NHL's most coveted awards.

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However, the gap-toothed, 22-year-old did not sound particularly satisfied as he accepted the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player on Thursday -- the Russian was disappointed his haul did not include a Stanley Cup.

"I want to win, I want to win everything," shrugged Ovechkin. "If I have a chance to win, why not? If I play for Capitals, I play for the Stanley Cup, if I play for Russia it is the Olympics.

"I am happy we won the world championship, so next step is the Stanley Cup or Olympic gold medal."

With Ovechkin leading a late season charge, the Capitals made it to the post-season for the first time since 2003 before falling in the first round to the Philadelphia Flyers.

Ovechkin has blossomed into the NHL's most dynamic talent, capturing the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL's leading points scorer (112) and the Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy for leading the league in goals (65).

Ovechkin also picked up the Lester B. Pearson Award as the NHL's outstanding player chosen by his peers, marking the first time a player has held all four trophies in the same year.

Russia also ended a 15-year world championship gold medal drought by beating Canada in the title game in Quebec City last month.

"I think I'm the luckiest 22-year-old guy on the planet," said Ovechkin. "I've worked hard and earned everything."

(Editing by Peter Rutherford)



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