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Ted Leonsis on Alex Ovechkin's return, the Capitals' culture & what it means to be a Hockey Lifer
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Sep 28, 20261:00:33
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Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis joins Jeff Marek for a wide-ranging discussion about the state of hockey fandom and how it's grown, Alex Ovechkin's legacy and the era of one-team players in the NHL, as well as his return to the Capitals for the 2026-27 season. Later, they talk about Washington's front office structure and what makes their group special compared to other organizations.
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"Ted Leonsis on Alex Ovechkin's return, the Capitals' culture & what it means to be a Hockey Lifer" is an episode of The Hockey Lifers. Runtime 1 hr 0 min. Published September 28, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
