Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Ovechkin is World Cup ready, while Jagr unsure if he'll play (Yahoo Sports)

Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford, right, saves a shot by Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday,Feb. 28, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Alex Ovechkin is once again eager to represent Russia on the international hockey stage. Sweden's World Cup of Hockey roster is so deep there's no room, yet, for high-scoring Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg. As for the Czech Republic, general manager Martin Rucinsky is crossing his fingers that 44-year-old Florida Panthers forward Jaromir Jagr will decide to compete in the eight-team tournament being held in Toronto in September.


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