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Capitals Revamp Roster, Ovechkin Decision Due July 25

7/2/2026

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The Washington Capitals have overhauled their roster while Alex Ovechkin remains an unrestricted free agent.
Washington acquired Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch, signed Boone Jenner ($23 million) and Vincent Desharnais ($16.8 million), and added Justin Holl and Jonny Brodzinski on one-year deals.
Chris Patrick said club has $4.375 million cap space, could offer Ovechkin a contract up to $9 million with a $5.5 million hit, and noted Ovechkin will announce his plans on July 25 in St. Petersburg.

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The Washington Capitals have overhauled their roster while Alex Ovechkin remains an unrestricted free agent.
Washington acquired Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch, signed Boone Jenner ($23 million) and Vincent Desharnais ($16.8 million), and added Justin Holl and Jonny Brodzinski on one-year deals.
Chris Patrick said club has $4.375 million cap space, could offer Ovechkin a contract up to $9 million with a $5.5 million hit, and noted Ovechkin will announce his plans on July 25 in St. Petersburg.