Ovechkin’s Next Move Could Still Include One More Run

Ovechkin is in the stage of a career where every hint gets magnified and every shrug turns into a talking point. The case for another season is obvious enough to tempt anyone who watches closely, but the reasons to stop are sitting right there too. That is what makes this debate so sticky inside and outside the room, because the answer affects more than just one player’s resume. Washington and the hockey world are both waiting to see whether the story gets one more chapter.