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Alexander Alexeyev Joins Penguins for Fresh Start

8/11/2025

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Defenseman Alexander Alexeyev, 25, is embarking on a new chapter with the Pittsburgh Penguins after six seasons with the Washington Capitals. Eager for a fresh start, he signed a one-year, $775,000 contract, hoping to carve out a larger role in a team that has warmly embraced him. With 80 NHL games under his belt, he aims to elevate his game in Pittsburgh.

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Defenseman Alexander Alexeyev, 25, is embarking on a new chapter with the Pittsburgh Penguins after six seasons with the Washington Capitals. Eager for a fresh start, he signed a one-year, $775,000 contract, hoping to carve out a larger role in a team that has warmly embraced him. With 80 NHL games under his belt, he aims to elevate his game in Pittsburgh.