Penguins defenseman Alexander Alexeyev to sign with KHL's Salavat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 3:43 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Alexander Alexeyev is reportedly set to leave the team, signing a two-year contract with Salavat in the KHL. Alexeyev, who had been with the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins during the 2025-26 season, finished the regular season with three goals and 12 points in 38 games. In the Calder Cup Playoffs, he contributed one goal and five points in 10 games. The 31st overall pick by the Washington Capitals in the 2018 NHL Draft, Alexeyev previously played 80 NHL games, registering one goal and eight points.
- •Alexander Alexeyev is leaving the Penguins for KHL's Salavat
- •He spent the 2025-26 season with AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- •Alexeyev scored three goals and 12 points in AHL regular season
- •He previously played 80 NHL games with the Capitals
- •Alexeyev was selected 31st overall in the 2018 NHL Draft
- 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Penguins Defenseman To Sign Two-Year Contract In KHL
"A Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman is reportedly set to leave the organization.
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