Alex Ovechkin returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Capitals
Alex Ovechkin is returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Washington Capitals on Thursday. "I’m back!” Ovechkin said. The league’s career goal-scoring record holder inked a deal with a $1 million salary and bonuses worth an additional $8 million. He receives a $3. 25 million signing bonus and makes the additional $4. 75 million if he plays 10 games, but the contract structure allows him to count just $4. 25 million against the cap. Ovechkin turns 41 in September. has 929...
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