Alex Tuch signing a key piece to Alex Ovechkin's return
Buffalo News • • sports
Key Points:
- Alex Ovechkin will return for his 22nd season with the Washington Capitals, motivated by offseason moves including acquiring Alex Tuch, and aims to help the team return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
- Ovechkin's new contract features a low base salary of $1 million with incentives, resulting in a $4.25 million cap hit, marking another bargain deal for the star player.
- The Buffalo Sabres hired former NHL player Milan Lucic as a scout, a controversial move given his past incident involving Sabres goalie Ryan Miller, which has upset many fans.
- New Jersey Devils signed restricted free agent Barrett Hayton to an offer sheet worth $4.775 million for one year, challenging Utah's rights to retain him or receive compensation.
- Sabres promoted Stacy Roest to director of player personnel and Rochester Americans GM, making roster improvements with veteran AHL players, while goalie Sergei Bobrovsky’s signing affects jersey numbers for prospects like Gavin McKenna.
