Capitals sign D Alexeyev to 3-year deal worth $2.775 million

Alexander Alexeyev, right, of Russia, puts on a jersey after being selected by the Washington Capitals during the NHL hockey draft in Dallas, Friday, June 22, 2018. (Michael Ainsworth/AP)

ARLINGTON, Va. — First-round draft pick Alexander Alexeyev has signed a $2.775 million, three-year entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals.

The team announced the deal with the defenceman on Monday.

It has an average annual value of $925,000.

The 18-year-old from Russia was taken with the 31st overall pick in this year’s NHL draft. He spent last season in the Western Hockey League.

Alexeyev recorded an assist in a preseason game for the Capitals against the Boston Bruins this month.

He is listed at 6-foot-4 and 199 pounds.

September 24, 2018

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Alexander Alexeyev
SIGNED BY
Washington Capitals
LENGTH
3 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Entry-Level Deal
SALARY CAP HIT
$925,000
TOTAL
$2.775 million

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