As a Captain of his team and a Professional winger, Alex Ovechkin, a Russian Hockey player, is the number one player on the charts in the history of hockey. People refer to his name as "The Great 8" or "Ovi". his astonishing skills in hockey have let him play in two different teams, The Washington Capitals and HC Dynamo in Moscow. his average salary in the NHL (National Hockey League) is more than $10 million U.S Dollars.