Blues acquire McMichael, Gastin and 16th overall pick in trade with Washington
The St. Louis Blues and Washington Capitals have executed a multi-player trade involving Jordan Kyrou, Connor McMichael, and a 2026 first-round draft pick.
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The brief
Louis Blues have traded forward Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals. Coverage from outlets including NHL.com, TSN, Yahoo Sports, and The New York Times emphasizes the scale of the player movement and the value of the draft selection acquired by St.
Future developments hinge on the 2026 NHL draft and whether the Capitals finalize the status of their roster for the upcoming season. Coverage does not yet specify how these new additions will integrate into their respective team lineups.
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Quick answers
Who did the St. Louis Blues trade?
The Blues traded forward Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals.
What did the Blues receive in the trade?
The Blues acquired Connor McMichael, a player named Gastin, and the 16th overall pick in the 2026 NHL draft.
What is the status of Alex Ovechkin?
According to reports, Alex Ovechkin is considering NHL retirement.
Coverage (7)
- Capitals acquire Jordan Kyrou from the Blues as trades ripple across NHL ahead of draft Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Unpacking the Connor McMichael / Jordan Kyrou trade RMNB · 1d ago
- Blues trade Jordan Kyrou to Capitals for package that includes another first-rounder STLtoday.com · 1d ago
- Jordan Kyrou Traded to Capitals as Alex Ovechkin Mulls NHL Retirement, Blues' Full Return Revealed Bleacher Report · 1d ago
- Blues trade F Kyrou to Capitals for F McMichael, Gastrin and 2026 No. 16 pick TSN · 1d ago
- NHL trade grades: Kyrou trade nets top-line winger for Capitals, excellent haul for Blues The New York Times · 1d ago
- Blues acquire McMichael, Gastin and 16th overall pick in trade with Washington NHL.com · 1d ago
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