From December 4, 2009 interview with Sovetskiy Sport, translated into English by RussianHockeyFans.com:
SS: It seems that the “caveman” reputation pleases you.
OV: I’m a “caveman” because I don’t care what others think of me. I don’t give a damn.
SS: If you didn’t give a damn you wouldn’t play the way you do.
OV: And maybe the only reason I do it is because I really don’t care.
SS: Do you want to say that the manly bristle, the gap in teeth and yellow laces aren’t part of your image?
OV: Wanna have some wine? (Ovechkin abruptly changes the topic and takes a sip of Californian Red)