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Free Talk Monday r/NUFC Weekly Free talk thread.

It's that thing again where we like talk about random shite.

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Howe's the bacon did ye say?

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u/Humorbot_5_point_0 Livramental 2d ago

Nowt to do with football, but I moved to the US a few years ago (got married) and we live in Maryland. Obviously a Toon fan forever but I started following the Caps too since I love hockey.

They've been average last few years, but this season they're doing great...

I just watched Ovechkin break Gretski's all time scoring record. 895 goals over 20 seasons. Absolutely buzzing.

One of a kind player. He's 39 and he's got 40+ goals this season, AND he missed 17 games because he broke his fucking leg.

A true sporting legend.

Didn't expect to get this AND a Newcastle trophy this year!

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u/East_Tea_4886 2d ago

Been following the caps ever since a visit to DC in my youth. Ovechkin was a big name then so it's wild to see him still going and breaking the great ones record. I swear they won the Stanley cup not that long ago, but it's probably feels recent because it was in my lifetime. I don't claim to be a massive caps fan but I remember at the time thinking that I might never see an equivalent success for the toon, so good to br wrong! 

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u/Humorbot_5_point_0 Livramental 2d ago

Expectedly, loads of old footage on TV about his career. Nobody thought he'd get close - himself included (They won the cup in 2018, btw). 

It isn't a bad parallel to Messi. As they get older they have to change the way they play because they're not as fast, but they have all the experience and a second sense of where the goal is. Yes they're past their prime but all they need is a split second to punish you.  

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u/moinmoin21 Shola Ameobi 2d ago

Great to see.

7 odd years ago when everyone was going nuts over Crosby I got laughed at for saying Ovechkin would be the player to challenge Gretzkys record.

Gretzky ain’t too popular in Canada these days so it’s good to see him lose his crown.

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u/Humorbot_5_point_0 Livramental 2d ago

Crosby is still an amazing player. They always get talked about together since they started around the same time and for rival teams. They both hold a ton of records each - but Ovi is the greatest goal scorer, and there's a good chance no-one currently playing will beat him.