The Washington Capitals may have already sent defenseman Alexander Alexeyev back to junior from training camp already, but that doesn't mean they were through showing their appreciation for his hard work in camp this summer/fall. The Capitals signed their top pick in last year's draft, the 31st overall selection, to his 3-year entry-level deal on Monday, a deal that is expected to slide through into next year, but they now have him locked down within the organization.The 6'4" Russian defenseman was said to be impressing the Caps brass with his size and ability, but playing on the back end usually means that there will be a couple of years, at least, for the maturity process to take effect and the NHL game eventually rounds out. He will be one to watch, by all accounts though, so don't forget his name.
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