Blues trade Jordan Kyrou to Capitals for McMichael, Gastrin, first-round pick
The Washington Capitals have acquired winger Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues in a multi-player trade.
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The brief
The Washington Capitals have finalized a deal to obtain Jordan Kyrou from the St. In exchange, the Blues receive Connor McMichael, Gastrin, and a first-round draft pick.
Coverage from The Washington Post, WTOP, ESPN, and The New York Times emphasizes that the transaction involves the No. 16 pick and occurs as NHL teams finalize rosters ahead of the upcoming draft. Attention now shifts to how the incoming players integrate into their new franchises.
Further information regarding the specific terms of the players' contracts has not yet been specified.
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Quick answers
Who did the Capitals acquire?
The Capitals acquired winger Jordan Kyrou.
What did the Blues receive in the trade?
The Blues received Connor McMichael, Gastrin, and a first-round draft pick.
Which draft pick is involved?
The trade involves the No. 16 pick.
Coverage (8)
- Tracking all the blockbuster trades before the 2026 NHL Draft RMNB · 1d ago
- Capitals Acquire Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues NHL.com · 1d ago
- Caps add Kyrou, send McMichael, Gastrin, No. 16 pick to Blues ESPN · 1d ago
- Capitals complete search for high-end winger with trade for Jordan Kyrou The Washington Post · 1d ago
- Connor McMichael looks to bring ‘all-around’ game to Blues' middle six after trade to St. Louis STLtoday.com · 1d ago
- Capitals acquire Jordan Kyrou from the Blues as trades ripple across NHL ahead of draft WTOP · 1d ago
- Caps add Kyrou, send McMichael, Gastrin, No. 16 pick to Blues ESPN · 1d ago
- Blues trade Jordan Kyrou to Capitals for McMichael, Gastrin, first-round pick The New York Times · 1d ago
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