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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…