Alexeyev (concussion) skated on his own in a non-contact jersey Saturday, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alexeyev has been sidelined since suffering a concussion earlier this month during the Traverse City prospect tournament. His presence on the ice Saturday represents a step in the right direction, but he still has a ways to go to clear the NHL's concussion protocol. Once he's deemed healthy, the 2018 first-round pick will likely be sent to AHL Hershey for the start of the 2019-20 campaign.

Alexeyev (upper body) will likely be held out of the Capitals' first few training camp practices as a precaution, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alexeyev's injury isn't believed to be overly serious, but he'll likely stick to off-ice training until he's back to 100 percent to avoid exacerbating the issue. The 2018 first-round pick is a longshot to make the big club's Opening Night roster, but he's expected to make his professional debut with AHL Hershey this season after lighting up the WHL for the past three campaigns.

Alexeyev (upper body) was injured Sunday's 3-2 loss against the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Alexeyev sustained a heavy hit from Predators defenseman Josh Healey during the second period of a rookie tournament exhibition and did not return. The 19-year-old Russian walked off the ice under his own power, but further updates are expected in the coming days.

Alexeyev (knee) is expected to be available for the Capitals' development camp in July, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The update comes as a bit of a surprise after Alexeyev suffered what appeared to be a serious knee injury March 9 during Red Deer's playoff run. The 19-year-old blueliner tallied 43 points in 49 games with the Rebels and has the potential to be a solid top-four defenseman at the NHL level if everything pans out.

Alexeyev posted a goal and an assist in Russia's 7-4 win over Switzerland at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Alexeyev's marker early in the third period ending up serving as the game-winner for the Russians. The 31st overall pick in this past June's draft is averaging more than a point-per-game (31 points in 30 contests) for WHL Red Deer this season and he now has four points in Russia's first three games of the WJC. Alexeyev projects as a solid two-way defender as a professional and he isn't all that far off from helping the Caps. Expect him to challenge for a roster spot in 2019-20 before taking on a full-time role with Washington the following year.

Alexeyev signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Capitals on Sunday, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alexeyev was recently returned to the WHL's Red Deer Rebels with the expectation that he will build off the 37-point campaign he had in the major junior ranks in 2017-18. The 6-foot-4 Russian looked solid in his lone preseason outing with the Capitals and has plenty of upside in the future, but is not expected to arrive in the NHL ranks anytime soon and therefore his fantasy value remains limited to dynasty formats.