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Capitals Get Kyrou, Trade McMichael, Hold Ovechkin Decision

6/24/2026

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The Capitals acquired Jordan Kyrou from St. Louis Blues, sending Connor McMichael, the 16th overall pick, and prospect Milton Gastrin to St. Louis.
Kyrou, 28, is under an eight-year, $8.125 million-per-year contract through 2031 with a no-trade clause.
McMichael, 25, is a restricted free agent this summer.
The Capitals said they will not pressure captain Alex Ovechkin to decide on retirement before the draft weekend or July 1 free-agency period.

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The Capitals acquired Jordan Kyrou from St. Louis Blues, sending Connor McMichael, the 16th overall pick, and prospect Milton Gastrin to St. Louis.
Kyrou, 28, is under an eight-year, $8.125 million-per-year contract through 2031 with a no-trade clause.
McMichael, 25, is a restricted free agent this summer.
The Capitals said they will not pressure captain Alex Ovechkin to decide on retirement before the draft weekend or July 1 free-agency period.