Alex Ovechkin, a highly patriotic Russian, has frequently stated that he intends to conclude his career in Russia. Recently, his Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) team has acknowledged that they are preparing for his return. <h2>Ovechkin Set to Return to Russia</h2> Alex Ovechkin has played a total of five seasons for Dynamo Moscow, spanning from 2001 to 2005 and during the 2013 lockout season. During this time, he proudly represented one of Russia's most prominent ice hockey clubs. Ovechkin's return to Dynamo Moscow in 2026 is already in the works, with the club actively strategizing to build a robust lineup of players to support him upon his return. Here is Dynamo's statement (translated from Russian): <q> So we're preparing it right now. Dynamo now has that age potential, which will peak at the moment when Sasha's NHL contract expires. I want him to have decent partners at that moment.</q> Although Alex Ovechkin will be 41 years old by the end of his current contract with the NHL, it is expected that he will still have several more productive years ahead of him when he returns to his home team in Russia. The end of the era of the Great 8 is coming soon. As Read on Marqueur.com | <a href='https://www.markerzone.com/news/index.php?no=217589' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>KHL Team Says They're Preparing For Return of Alex Ovechkin</a>