Alex Alexeyev became an unrestricted free agent after the Washington Capitals declined to extend his qualifying offer. He signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins for a one-year contract, expressing optimism about more playing time there. The Penguins' roster offers a better chance for him to compete for a spot compared to Washington, where he faced stiff competition and limited ice time. Alexeyev acknowledged that his departure from the Capitals was expected given his lack of playtime and the team's new strategic direction under management.
"I liked everything about my conversations with [Pittsburgh]. Looking at their roster, you can see there's a real chance to play and compete for a spot."
"Overall, it's actually great - a kind of reset I really needed. I'm already eager to play hockey. They told me they'll trust me and give me ice time. That's awesome."
"I think it was heading in that direction from the start. No real shock. Early or mid-June, they told me they wouldn't extend my contract."
"Despite spending six years in the Capitals organization, Alexeyev never played a full season's worth of games, departing DC with 80 career NHL appearances under his belt."
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