Capitals acquire Jordan Kyrou from Blues in draft trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:32 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Washington Capitals completed a trade with the St. Louis Blues on June 23, acquiring winger Jordan Kyrou. In exchange, the Capitals sent veteran forward Connor McMichael, prospect Milton Gastrin, and the 16th overall pick in the upcoming NHL draft. Kyrou, 28, is under contract for five more years at a salary cap hit of $8.125 million. Capitals general manager Chris Patrick indicated the team's focus on building a competitive roster following a selling approach at the trade deadline. The acquisition of Kyrou is expected to enhance the Capitals' offensive capabilities as they prepare for the draft and free agency.
- •Capitals acquire Kyrou from Blues in exchange for McMichael, Gastrin, and 16th pick.
- •Kyrou had 18 goals and 28 assists in 72 games last season.
- •Patrick emphasized Kyrou's fit for the team's future success.
- •Kyrou's contract runs for five more years at $8.125 million.
- •The draft is scheduled for June 26, 2026.
- 11:04 PMYahoo Sports — Capitals acquire Jordan Kyrou from the Blues as trades ripple across NHL ahead of draft
- 11:00 PMESPN NHL — Caps acquire veteran Kyrou in trade with Blues
"The Capitals acquired veteran winger Jordan Kyrou from the Blues in exchange for Connor McMichael, Milton Gastrin and the No. 16 pick in Friday's NHL draft.
"Capitals general manager Chris Patrick foreshadowed making a move like this after doing more selling than buying at the deadline in March.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 11:04 PMCapitals acquire Jordan Kyrou from the Blues as trades ripple across NHL ahead of draft
Capitals general manager Chris Patrick foreshadowed making a move like this after doing more selling than buying at the deadline in March.
- ESPN NHLJun 23, 2026, 11:00 PMCaps acquire veteran Kyrou in trade with Blues
The Capitals acquired veteran winger Jordan Kyrou from the Blues in exchange for Connor McMichael, Milton Gastrin and the No. 16 pick in Friday's NHL draft.
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