Ovechkin in no rush to negotiate new contract with Capitals

Alex Ovechkin said he believes there will be "plenty of time" to negotiate a new contract with the Washington Capitals during the season and doesn't see a need to worry if a deal isn't done before training camp ends.
"I don't think we're in a rush," Ovechkin said after Washington's first practice of training camp Monday.
Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said he planned to speak with Ovechkin during training camp about his contract, but they have not begun negotiations yet and there is a short window before Washington plays its season opener against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Jan.
"Of course, you're going to think about when it's getting closer, but right now we're in training camp and the most important thing right now is go back on the ice and get your body moving, feel the game, and after that we will talk.".