Blues acquire McMichael, Gastin and 16th overall pick in trade with Washington
The St. Louis Blues and Washington Capitals have swapped key players in a significant NHL trade.
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The brief
Coverage emphasizes the strategic moves made by both teams. Daily Faceoff and RMNB offer analysis of the trade's impact.
ESPN, Sportsnet.ca and The Washington Post report the basic details of the exchange. The next steps will involve how each player integrates into their new teams.
Coverage does not yet specify the immediate plans for the 16th overall pick.
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Quick answers
Who was traded from the Blues to the Capitals?
Jordan Kyrou was traded from the Blues to the Capitals.
What did the Capitals receive in the trade?
The Capitals received Jordan Kyrou.
What did the Blues receive in the trade?
The Blues received Connor McMichael, Tyler Gastin and the 16th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
Coverage (5)
- Grading the Jordan Kyrou trade: Blues reload while Capitals load up Daily Faceoff · 7h ago
- Blues trade Jordan Kyrou to Capitals Sportsnet.ca · 7h ago
- Caps add Kyrou, send McMichael, Gastrin, No. 16 pick to Blues ESPN · 7h ago
- Unpacking the Connor McMichael / Jordan Kyrou trade RMNB · 7h ago
- Capitals complete search for high-end winger with trade for Jordan Kyrou The Washington Post · 7h ago
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