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
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Friedman reporting Pierre Luc Dubois being traded to Washington. #GoKingsGo #AllCaps #NHL
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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
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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.
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