The Washington Capitals have not made any signings during the NHL free agency period, as they wait for Nikolaj Ehlers' decision. Former Capitals players, Alex Alexeyev and Andrew Mangiapane, have signed with other teams. Alexeyev signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins after becoming an unrestricted free agent, as he played limited games for the Capitals. General Manager Chris Patrick emphasized the need for Alexeyev to find an opportunity to play at the NHL level. Mangiapane signed with the Edmonton Oilers after a lack of top-six role success with Washington.
Defenseman Alex Alexeyev signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins after the Washington Capitals made him an unrestricted free agent. Capitals General Manager Chris Patrick expressed the importance of Alexeyev getting an NHL opportunity next year.
Winger Andrew Mangiapane signed a two-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers after scoring 28 points in 81 games for the Capitals but falling into the team's bottom six.
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