Pierre-Luc Dubois traded to eastern conference team
In the biggest surprise of the off-season so far, the LA Kings have traded Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Washington Capitals.
It was announced today by top NHL insider Elliotte Friedman that the Los Angeles Kings have traded Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Washington Capitals.
This is a very surprising move due to purely wise massive salary of 8.5 million annually for the next seven years.
The Washington Capitals will likely pair Pierre-Luc Dubois with Alex Ovechkin in hopes of 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
We will update this story as more details emerge.
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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JUIN 19 | 221 ANSWERS Pierre-Luc Dubois traded to eastern conference team Do you think acquiring Pierre-Luc Dubois is a mistake by the Washington Capitals? |
Yes | 167 | 75.6 % |
No | 54 | 24.4 % |
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