Ovechkin open to modified role with Capitals after team trades
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 1:48 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Washington Capitals acquired Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch this week to enhance their offense. Coach Spencer Carbery indicated that captain Alex Ovechkin is impressed with these moves and is open to taking on a modified role if he decides to return. Ovechkin, who led the team with 32 goals last season, expressed his desire to compete for a Stanley Cup. His decision on continuing his NHL career is expected in July, as he considers the team's direction following these trades.
- •Capitals acquired Kyrou and Tuch to boost offense.
- •Carbery spoke with Ovechkin about possible role changes.
- •Ovechkin led the team with 32 goals last season.
- •Decision on his future expected in July.
- •Capitals are seeking further support for left wing.
- 1:48 AMYahoo Sports — Carbery Says Ovechkin Would Accept Modified Role With Capitals If He Returns After Additions of Kyrou, Tuch
"The Capitals captain averaged 17:27 minutes a game, as well as 4:29 minutes on the power play.
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