Tarik El-Bashir talks Ovechkin, Capitals & Trade Deadline

The Chirp with Daren Millard

Daren is joined by Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic and Turner Sports to discuss the latest Alex Ovechkin milestone and put his career accomplishments in perspective. Tarik began covering Ovechkin when he was first drafted by the Capitals and shares a ton of Ovechkin memories and stories throughout the conversation, including the time Ovechkin was angry with one of his stories (49:00) and the interactions he used to have with Sidney Crosby (20:50). Is Ovechkin already the greatest goal scorer in NHL history? Tarik makes a case as to why he is (16:55). He also talks about what the Capitals may do at the Trade Deadline (38:00), some of the intriguing players that may be on the move, the Maple Leafs (44:00) and the hierarchy of the Eastern Conference (41:00).