Washington Capitals’ Alexander Ovechkin, of Russia, poses for a photo following their NHL hockey practice, in this Dec. 19, 2007, file photo in Arlington, Va. Ovechkin agreed to a multiyear contract extension Thursday, Jan. 19, 2008, with the Capitals, working out the details himself in negotiations with owner Ted Leonsis and general manager George McPhee. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari, File)