The Washington Capitals have acquired Pierre-Luc Dubois via trade
Reports indicate that the LA Kings have traded forward Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Washington Capitals in return for Darcy Kuemper.
As per NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Washington Capitals have acquired forward Pierre-Luc Dubois from the LA Kings.
Not sure what's out there � still on plane � but hearing Pierre-Luc Dubois is being traded to Washington
Pierre-Luc Dubois had a modest half-point-per-game performance in his first season with the Kings after being acquired from the Jets near last summer's NHL draft. His tenure in Los Angeles hasn't been particularly successful, prompting a fresh start in Washington.
Meanwhile, Darcy Kuemper will join the LA Kings, a team that has been in dire need of a goaltender. This move offers Kuemper an opportunity to maximize his contract over the next three years, where he is earning $5.2 million annually.
Hearing Kings and Caps finalizing a trade involving Pierre-Luc Dubois and Darcy Kuemper
The Washington Capitals' general manager has already issued a statement regarding the trade:
This acquisition brings in a talented 25-year-old with immense potential to become a top-tier center in the NHL. With his size, exceptional skating, and high hockey IQ, we are confident he will thrive in our organization with increased responsibility and opportunity.
Source: Hockey Patrol
Pierre-Luc Dubois has been traded to the Washington Capitals
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JUIN 19 | 125 ANSWERS The Washington Capitals have acquired Pierre-Luc Dubois via trade Which team do you think came out ahead in the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade between the Washington Capitals and the Los Angeles Kings? |
Los Angeles Kings | 74 | 59.2 % |
Washington Capitals | 51 | 40.8 % |
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