Alex Ovechkin signs 1-year deal to return to Capitals for 22nd NHL season
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Alex Ovechkin is returning to Washington Capitals for another season, the team announced on Thursday.
Ovechkin, who will turn 41 in September, has signed a one-year deal that will see him earn a $1 million salary with a $3.25 million signing bonus. He will also earn an additional $4.75 million for playing at least 10 games.
IT'S SO NOT O-VER, BABES‼️
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The Washington Capitals have re-signed captain Alex Ovechkin to a one-year contract extension. Ovechkin’s contract will carry an average annual value of $4.25 million.#ALLCAPS | #Gr8nesspic.twitter.com/MFudDudbiu
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