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Alexander Alexeyev

Penguins Sign Alexander Alexeyev to 1-Year Contract

Jesse Courville-Lynch | July 2, 2025

On Wednesday (Jul. 2), it was reported that the Pittsburgh Penguins had signed defender Alexander Alexeyev to a one-year contract worth $775,000, and it was a one-way deal. Alexeyev became…

Categories Free Agency, NHL News, Penguins Transactions, Pittsburgh Penguins

Capitals Face More Tough Blue Line Questions with Alexeyev’s Surgery

Carl Knauf | June 28, 2022

It has been a summer of surgeries for the Washington Capitals. First Tom Wilson, then Nicklas Backstrom, and now Alex Alexeyev, who is expected to miss 4-5 months after undergoing…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals COVID List Grows, Defense Depleted

Carl Knauf | December 28, 2021

Tomorrow night, if the game is to take place, will mark 10 days since the Washington Capitals last played a game. They are scheduled to face off against the Nashville…

Categories Washington Capitals

Capitals Should Be Patient with Their NHL-Ready Prospects

Carl Knauf | September 1, 2021

Even with one of the most recognizable cores in the entire NHL, the Washington Capitals will have some roster questions to answer this season. With aging stars susceptible to trendy…

Categories Capitals Prospects

Capitals Gain Cap Room, Roster Spot & Free Agent Flexibility with Dillon Trade

Carl Knauf | July 28, 2021

As expected, the Washington Capitals have been busy since the draft, and it’s only been less than a week. The team traded defenseman Brenden Dillon to the Winnipeg Jets on…

Categories Capitals Transactions, NHL Trade Analysis

Prospects News & Rumors: Caufield, Holloway, Alexeyev & More

Greg Boysen | January 30, 2021

A pair of top prospects for the Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens had a huge night in the college ranks. The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) is in the middle of…

Categories Avalanche Prospects, Canadiens Prospects, Capitals Prospects, Column, Ducks Prospects, News and Rumors, NHL Prospects, Oilers Prospects

Prospects News & Rumors: Bokk, Firstov & Alexeyev

Greg Boysen | January 16, 2021

The National Hockey League’s 2020-21 season is finally in full swing. The American Hockey League (AHL) will be next to get going within the next couple of weeks and the…

Categories Capitals Prospects, Column, Hurricanes Prospects, NHL Prospects, Wild Prospects

Capitals Are in Need of a Solid Defense Prospect

Ben Little | January 7, 2021

Before I even begin this article: no duh. Every team would like a solid defensive prospect who can carry their blue line for years. However, this is not about the…

Categories Capitals Prospects

Prospects News & Rumors: George, Alexeyev, Hrabik & More

Mathieu Sheridan | September 4, 2020

The London Knights received a commitment from one of their draft picks. The Washington Capitals, San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings announced that they have each loaned a prospect…

Categories Capitals Prospects, CHL, Column, Kings Prospects, NHL Prospects, OHL, QMJHL, Sharks Prospects

Top 5 Capitals Prospects

Anthony Paradiso | May 23, 2020

On May 5, 2020, the Washington Capitals extended their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliation with the Hershey Bears through the 2023-24 season. The Capitals and Bears have enjoyed a special…

Categories Capitals Prospects, Hershey Bears

America’s Capital Hosts NHLPA Rookie Showcase

Victoria Thomas | August 27, 2019

The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) hosted their 11th annual Rookie Showcase at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia on Sunday, Aug. 25. The practice arena for the Washington…

Categories Capitals Prospects, NHL Prospects

Meet the Capitals’ Alex Alexeyev

Sammi Silber | June 30, 2018

When Washington Capitals prospect Alex Alexeyev is on the ice, you can’t miss him. The 6-foot-4, 196-pound blueliner is a presence, but it’s not just his size that makes him…

Categories Capitals Prospects
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