Alexander Alexeyev

Alexander Alexeyev (born 15 November 1999) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing as a prospect under contract with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 31st overall by the Capitals in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career
Alexeyev was drafted in the first round, third overall, by the Metallurg Novokuznetsk in the 2016 Kontinental Hockey League draft. He was later selected by the Red Deer Rebels in the Canadian Hockey League Import Draft and chose to move to North America to play hockey. After playing two years in the Western Hockey League, Alexeyev was drafted 31st overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. On 24 September 2018, Alexeyev signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Capitals.

In his first full professional season in 2019–20, Alexeyev was assigned by the Capitals to AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears. Making developmental strides he completed his rookie season with 3 goals and 21 points in 58 games with the Hershey Bears. Alexeyev ranked third among Hershey defensemen and 12th among all AHL rookie defensemen in points. Alexeyev led Hershey defensemen in games played and ranked third in plus/minus with +8.

With the following 2020–21 season set to be delayed due to the ongoing pandemic, Alexeyev remained in Russia and was loaned by the Capitals to KHL club, Salavat Yulaev Ufa, on 4 September 2020.