About the worst-kept secret in Washington these days is that Alexander Ovechkin later today will accept the Hart Trophy as the league’s MVP. You know already of leaked t-shirts that speak to the feat. The Capitals earlier this week announced that tomorrow they’ll host a showcasing of NHL trophy hardware and a free skate out at Kettler during mid-day. Now comes word that should AO prevail tonight he’ll appear before D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty tomorrow to receive the key to the city!
What a letdown should Jarome Iginla instead win the Hart!
Ain’t happening.
Here’s how the Caps’ communications pros relayed the word late yesterday:
“In the event that Alex Ovechkin is awarded the National Hockey League’s Hart Trophy naming him the league’s Most Valuable Player on June 12, DC Mayor Adrian M. Fenty will present Ovechkin with a key to the city during a fan celebration.”
The ceremony, should it be suitable to acknowledge, will be in front of the John A. Wilson Building at 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW at 4:00. Alex and the mayor would be joined by Ted Leonsis, George McPhee, and the Ballou High marching band.
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Does anyone else foresee a major upset happening here? The NHL said it made those t-shirts for all possible outcomes. It probably is just a forgone conclusion that Ovie will win the Hart, and I’m jst being overly cautious, but I can’t help feeling an injustice is about to occur. Leonsis and everyone in DC is just a bit too cocky about this as well. Talk about setting yourself up for an epic disappointment. Damn my negativity.
Anybody plan on going to the ceremony? I’m going to try…I think Ovie would appreciate the support.
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