Pierre-Luc Dubois has been traded to the Washington Capitals
The LA Kings have reportedly traded forward Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Darcy Kuemper.
According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Washington Capitals have acquired forward Pierre Luc Dubois from the LA Kings.
Not sure what's out there � still on plane � but hearing Pierre-Luc Dubois is being traded to Washington
Pierre-Luc Dubois, went half a point per game in his first season as a King, where he was acquired by the Jets near the NHL draft last summer. It hasn't been exactly a good stinct in Los Angeles, he will now start a new chapter in Washington.
Darcy Kuemper will be joining the LA Kings, a team that has desperately been searching for a netminder. Now is the chance for Kuemper to make the most of his contract in a change of scenery. The goaltender is currently making 5.2 M for the next three years.
Hearing Kings and Caps finalizing a trade involving Pierre-Luc Dubois and Darcy Kuemper
That Washington Capitals GM has already released a statement regarding the trade:
This acquisition brings in a talented 25-year-old with immense potential to become a top-tier center in the NHL. With his size, exceptional skating, and high hockey IQ, we are confident he will thrive in our organization with increased responsibility and opportunity.
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