"You know the situation when you're still playing, and they ask you what you think about coaching, it's the same here. You ask such questions - how can I say all this, especially looking ahead four years? I haven't even thought about it."
"Well, actually, I can see Malkin as a coach. The atmosphere in the locker room would definitely be awesome. That's why I'd even go be his assistant."
Alex Ovechkin's contract with the Washington Capitals ends in the 2025-26 season, raising questions about his future in the NHL or a return to Russia. During an interview, Ovechkin expressed he hasn't considered coaching or management roles yet. He humorously mentioned he could see Evgeni Malkin as a coach and would even be his assistant. Ovechkin and Malkin's relationship has improved over the years, contrasting their earlier contentious interactions on the ice.
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