Alex Ovechkin announces retirement as NHL season begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 2:11 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Alex Ovechkin declared that the 2026-27 NHL season will be his last, ending a 22-year career that made him a league icon. Ovechkin, who holds the record for most career goals, announced his retirement on October 5, as the regular season commenced amidst significant off-season changes. Meanwhile, Connor Hellebuyck, Dylan Larkin, and Simon Edvinsson are in complex situations regarding trades as the season proceeds. Hellebuyck has not been traded after requesting one due to safety concerns, while Larkin and Edvinsson are also seeking changes due to their contracts and team dynamics. The next steps for these players remain uncertain as the NHL season progresses.
- •Ovechkin announces retirement after 22 seasons in the NHL.
- •Hellebuyck remains untraded and is sitting out without pay.
- •Larkin started the season on injured reserve but may return soon.
- •Edvinsson returned to Sweden, now preferring a trade.
- •Igor Shesterkin is contributing significantly as both a goalie and scorer.
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