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Turns out rumors of Alex Ovechkin’s departure via free agency were greatly exaggerated, as the captain himself announced the exciting news that he’s sticking around:
I’M BACK DC !!!!! #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/7XQPfT6aZP
— Alex Ovechkin (@ovi8) July 27, 2021
Per Pierre LeBrun, it’s a five-year deal for Ovechkin:
Alex Ovechkin announced he has re-signed with the Caps.
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 27, 2021
It’s a five year deal worth $9.5M AAV. @TSNHockey @TheAthletic https://t.co/3ny0STEiUM
UPDATED: It’s official from the team:
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— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) July 27, 2021
The Washington Capitals have re-signed captain Alex Ovechkin to a five-year, $47.5 million contract.
Full Details: https://t.co/iLXnd3MUZy#ALLCAPS | #Gr8 pic.twitter.com/coS7gHTpS6
And more from the team:
The Washington Capitals have re-signed captain Alex Ovechkin to a five-year, $47.5 million contract. Ovechkin – who sits in sixth place on the NHL’s all-time goals list – is the franchise leader in games played (1,197), goals (730) & points (1,320): https://t.co/NKQmjb3wBi pic.twitter.com/8jHO5hSREA
— CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) July 27, 2021