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Alex Ovechkin<\/strong> is reportedly getting a respite from Russian media this summer.<\/p>\n According to a report from Match TV<\/a>, the legendary winger has been \u201cbanned\u201d from exclusive interviews in his homeland during the 2025 offseason on orders of the NHL. The Russian outlet\u2019s source claims that the league is in the process of producing a \u201cbig film\u201d about Ovechkin and likely wants all of his quotes contained for their project.<\/p>\n \u201cUnfortunately, Alexander Ovechkin will not be able to give exclusive interviews to Russian media this summer,\u201d the source told Match TV<\/a>. \u201cThis is due to the NHL\u2019s decision \u2014 the league is making a big film about him. Exceptions have been made only for sponsors with whom Ovechkin has contracts, as well as for the press conference format.\u201d<\/p>\n Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky\u2019s all-time goals record<\/a> with his 895th career goal on April 6 against the New York Islanders, which is likely to be the central focus of the film. The 39-year-old Capitals captain\u2019s pursuit to surpass Gretzky has been chronicled in a documentary before, serving as the primary topic of ESPN\u2019s 2023 \u201cGR8TNESS\u201d special<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Ovechkin typically sits down for a few interviews with Russian reporters during each offseason. For example, last year he spoke with friend and blogger Amiran Sardarov about a range of topics, including his favorite NHL teams other than the Capitals<\/a> and how the Caps have a refrigerator full of beer in their coach\u2019s room<\/a>.<\/p>\n