Los Angeles Kings have traded forward Pierre-Luc Dubois
Photo credit: The Score
In a major off-season surprise, the LA Kings have traded Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Washington Capitals.
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.
Not sure what's out there — still on plane — but hearing Pierre-Luc Dubois is being traded to Washington
Friedman reporting Pierre Luc Dubois being traded to Washington. #GoKingsGo #AllCaps #NHL
It is believed that goaltender Darcy Kuemper will be headed back to the LA Kings in the deal.
Hearing Kings and Caps finalizing a trade involving Pierre-Luc Dubois and Darcy Kuemper
UPDATE
The trade between the LA Kings and Washington Capitals is one for one, Pierre-Luc Dubois for Darcy Kuemper.
PLD for Kuemper. Straight up. No $ retention.
| POLL | ||
JUIN 19 | 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 % |
| No | 45 | 31 % |
| List of polls | ||
TRENDING NOW
