NHL rookie race over...

[shute 4]

yep that's right it's over... Ovechkin 2006 rookie of the year. You heard it here first. 2 goals so far in his first game... Remember this guy lead his team in scoring last year in a MENs league and not some boy league like crosby.

[Fonya 0]

I dont think its over yet. He's definately playing good but its gonna be hard for Crosby to get his first NHL goal against Brodeur, althought Crosby has had a few good chances so far.

[Michael9 57]

he just got his first point(assist)

[RadioGaGa 162]

It's a long year...if they are even close in points Sid will win it...if one guy runs away from the other points wise....he'll be Mr. Calder.

[Fonya 0]

I wouldnt count out others like Mike Richards also, he has his first goal too.

[mack 44]

Oh this is like when Chris Kontos got a hattie in the first game for the Lightning and went on to win the Art Ross....yeah.

[Bruin88 0]

my votes gone to ovechkin for a while

[cobrAA 0]

even if people dont like ovechkin because he is show-off he is still freakin good...if ovechkin could have the place of crosby he would have his first hat trick...

seriously WHO THE F*CK OVECHKIN have on his team!!! look crosby....lemieux,recchi,gonchar and many more...

And oh by the way...perry is very good too!!! for who does it play??is it anaheim?

[Kovy_Ribs_Fedo 3]

yes, anaheim and he got an assist.

[cobrAA 0]

yep that's right it's over... Ovechkin 2006 rookie of the year. You heard it here first. 2 goals so far in his first game... Remember this guy lead his team in scoring last year in a MENs league and not some boy league like crosby.

you are right about the men league...but i'm like sure the boy league...play tougher than this MEN league...

sure Junior Majeur Quebec is a boy league...but you can't say anything about this league...one of the best in the world...look who pass by there...

[RadioGaGa 162]

I think Ovechkin might be growing up a bit...did you see him after the 2nd goal...the big "hey, nice pass" point to Halpern.

What was that quote. "Act like you've scored before and plan to score again...."

Bret Hull..I think...

[Chadd 916]

I think Ovechkin might be growing up a bit...did you see him after the 2nd goal...the big "hey, nice pass" point to Halpern.

What was that quote. "Act like you've scored before and plan to score again...."

Bret Hull..I think...

Ovechkin didn't act like a douchbag at all in the preseason game I saw.

[Bruin88 0]

anyone hear ovechkins +/- ,i heard crosby was -2....

[OTHockey96 0]

I was at the game last Friday where Ovechkin had a hat trick and an assist in a 4-3 game and scored in the mock shootout. I was also at the game tonight. Ovechkin is a beast. But by the way, i've heard a lot of people refer to Ovechkin acting poorly in the WJ tourney, but what exactly did he do?

[RadioGaGa 162]

anyone hear ovechkins +/- ,i heard crosby was -2....

At quick glance +2

[43%burnt 0]

ovechkin looked great tonight, but his linemates deserve a lot of credit too. two great set ups. i've got no problem with him celebrating his goals. let him. it brings some color to the game...hell, someone has to replace roenick's insanity when he retires. if his rubbing it in, i'm sure the other team will handle it. and i'm sure ovechkin will take what ever is coming. i think he draws on it.

[OTHockey96 0]

Yea that surprises me, because I've heard a couple of people say that they've met him and he's really "sweet." And yes they were girls.

[Dangles 0]

What impressed me the most, was Ovechkin's big hit.

[Bruin88 0]

What impressed me the most, was Ovechkin's big hit.

first shift?

[Smith 0]

Have to give a little props to Dan Fritsche. He scored the Jackets 2 goals, still a rookie also. He won't get the press the others will, but he should be a good one.

[roadrunner 12]

nobody even spoke about Dan Fritsche. He had a great game. Is he American by the way?

[Smith 0]

nobody even spoke about Dan Fritsche. He had a great game. Is he American by the way?

Yup, also from Ohio :D Little brother plays for OSU

[mack 44]

Oh yeah, #1 on the waiver in a keeper so hopefully Ovechkin can keep it up.

[sherwood21 0]

You heard it hear first you guys

the rookie race is over after not 82, but 1 game

[jason37 2]

http://www.dallasstars.com/stars/teamRoste...ils.jsp?id=3263