Top NHL insider Elliotte Friedman announced today that the Los Angeles Kings have traded Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Washington Capitals. This is a surprising move considering Dubois's hefty $8.5 million annual salary for the next seven years.
The Capitals likely plan to pair Pierre-Luc Dubois with Alex Ovechkin in hopes of making a deep playoff run.
It is believed that goaltender Darcy Kuemper will be headed back to the LA Kings in the deal.
UPDATE
The trade between the LA Kings and Washington Capitals is one for one, Pierre-Luc Dubois for Darcy Kuemper.
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19 JUIN | 145 ANSWERS Los Angeles Kings have traded forward Pierre-Luc Dubois Do you think acquiring Pierre-Luc Dubois is a mistake for the Washington Capitals? | ||
Yes | 100 | 69 % |
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