New photos emerge showing Alex Ovechkin's potentially concerning weight gain

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has never been known as a model for physical health when it comes to athletes. He has always admitted to having poor eating habits and workout habits beyond hockey-related activities. This offseason things seem to have gotten to a whole new level.

Pictured above with former NBA star Timofey Mozgov in the green swim trunks, you can see a bit of Alex Ovechkin's more beefed-up physique. In this photo, things don't look all that strange. However, a look at a side profile while playing volleyball changes things immensely.

This photo shows a more concerning version of Alex Ovechkin where he looks like he has put on a significant amount of weight. While it could just be a bad angle it also could show that Alex Ovechkin's body can't keep up with his lifestyle habits anymore.

Either way, Alex Ovechkin has several months to get back into playing shape. With everything we have seen of Alex Ovechkin in his career, he will be ready to go for opening night as he continues to pursue Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.

Source: Hockey Feed
Alex Ovechkin putting on a lot of weight over the summer. Ovechkin has boasted that he does not diet... and it is starting to show on his body this summer.