Blues acquire McMichael, Gastin and 16th overall pick in trade with Washington
Blues acquire Connor McMichael, Gastin and 16th pick in NHL trade with Washington
📍 Aftermath
Louis Blues acquired McMichael, Gastrin, and the 16th overall pick from the Washington Capitals. In exchange, the Capitals acquired Jordan Kyrou to serve as a high-end winger.
Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Capitals complete search for high-end winger with trade for Jordan Kyrou The Washington Post · 91d ago broke it first
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The St. Louis Blues have acquired Connor McMichael, Gastin, and the 16th overall pick in a trade with the Washington Capitals.
Coverage emphasizes the trade's impact on both teams ahead of the NHL draft. The deal also involves Jordan Kyrou, who is moving to the Capitals. This story is covered by RMNB, WJLA, Bleacher Report, and The Washington Post.
The full terms of the trade and its implications for both teams are being analyzed.
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Who did the Blues acquire in the trade?
Connor McMichael, Gastin, and the 16th overall pick
Who did the Capitals acquire in the trade?
Jordan Kyrou
Which teams were involved in the trade?
St. Louis Blues and Washington Capitals
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