Washington Capitals
· 2026-06-24
The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues in a trade that sends Connor McMichael and Milton Gastrin to St. Louis.
The Capitals traded their first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to complete the deal, which was announced by senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick.
The trade brings a highly skilled offensive player to the Capitals, with Kyrou having scored 30 or more goals in three consecutive seasons.
Kyrou's addition is expected to make an immediate impact on the team's offense, with his ability to generate goals and create scoring opportunities.
He has recorded 378 points in 488 career games with the Blues, including a career-high 37 goals in the 2022-23 season.
The 28-year-old forward has also played in 95.3 percent of St. Louis' regular-season games since becoming a full-time NHLer in 2020-21.
The Capitals still own the 18th overall pick in this year's NHL Draft, which they acquired from the Anaheim Ducks in a trade that sent John Carlson to Anaheim.
Kyrou is under contract for the next five seasons, making him a long-term addition to the team.
He will join a talented group of forwards in Washington, including Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov.
The trade is a significant move for the Capitals, who are looking to bolster their offense and make a deep playoff run.
Kyrou's experience in the Stanley Cup Playoffs will be valuable to the team, having recorded 13 points in 28 career playoff games.
The Capitals are excited to welcome Kyrou to their team and expect him to make a significant contribution to their success.