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Capitals Acquire Scoring Winger Jordan Kyrou, Trade McMichael, 16th Pick

6/24/2026

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Summary

Kyrou Acquired

The Washington Capitals acquired right winger Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues on Thursday, sending forward Connor McMichael, prospect Milton Gastrin, and the 16th overall pick.
Kyrou signed a five-year deal with an $8.125 million cap hit, prompting GM Chris Patrick to say he will make an impact.
He recorded 18 goals and 28 assists in 72 games last season and scored 30 goals in each of past three seasons.

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Kyrou Excels

GM Alex Steen gave Blues four first-round picks (11, 15, 16, 29) in the 2026 draft.
Jordan Kyrou earned OHL Red Tilson Award and Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy in 2017-18 and won gold with Canada at 2018 World Junior Championship, 10 points in seven games.
Kyrou logged 28 playoff games with 11 goals and 2 assists, placing him ninth in goals and tenth in points among the 2016 draft class.

Summary

Blues Gain Picks

The trade awards the St. Louis Blues four first-round picks (Nos. 11, 15, 16, 29) in the 2026 NHL Draft, greatly expanding their rebuilding assets.
Jordan Kyrou leaves the Blues after an eight-season, 488-game career, ending a decade-long tenure with the franchise.
Connor McMichael, a pending restricted free agent who can play centre and wing, gives the Capitals versatile depth for a playoff push.

History

Historical Context

Washington’s 2024 swap of Jordan Kyrou for Connor McMichael, a prospect and the 16th-overall pick mirrors the 1992 blockbuster trade that sent Eric Lindros to Philadelphia. On June 30 1992, Quebec received Ron Hextall, Peter Forsberg, Mike Ricci, two first-rounders and $15 million, instantly turning a cellar team into a contender. The precedent shows multi-asset deals can accelerate rebuilding.

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Kyrou Acquired

The Washington Capitals acquired right winger Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues on Thursday, sending forward Connor McMichael, prospect Milton Gastrin, and the 16th overall pick.
Kyrou signed a five-year deal with an $8.125 million cap hit, prompting GM Chris Patrick to say he will make an impact.
He recorded 18 goals and 28 assists in 72 games last season and scored 30 goals in each of past three seasons.

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