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Capitals acquire Jordan Kyrou from Blues in pre-draft trade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 11:13 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Capitals acquire Jordan Kyrou from Blues in pre-draft trade

Summary

The Washington Capitals traded for Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues before the draft, sending Connor McMichael and draft picks in return. General manager Chris Patrick aims to enhance the Capitals' scoring depth with Kyrou, known for his elite speed and shot. With a career high in goals on the power play, Kyrou is expected to bolster the Capitals' offense. His addition, particularly in overtime and shootouts, addresses concerns from last season where the team lost crucial points in those situations. Kyrou aims for a resurgence after a down year, following several seasons exceeding 67 points.

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Key Details

•Capitals trade Connor McMichael and draft picks for Kyrou.
•Kyrou ranked in the 86th percentile for max skating speed last season.
•He led Blues in goals-for percentage on power play last season.
•Kyrou's skills enhance Washington's options in overtime and shootouts.
•He looks to return to form after a down season.

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11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Key Areas Where Jordan Kyrou Will Immediately Boost The Capitals

What they're saying

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The Washington Capitals got their blockbuster offseason started with a pre-draft trade, acquiring Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Connor McMichael and draft picks.
— Yahoo Sports

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