Ovechkin's All-Time Pick Raises Eyebrows Across the League

When one of the greatest goal-scorers in NHL history names his favorite player of all time, it's worth paying attention to who he chooses. Ovechkin's selection reveals something unexpected about his influences and the players who shaped his understanding of the game. The answer carries weight because it comes from someone who's spent two decades proving he belongs in any conversation about hockey's elite.