Overview
- The trade was announced on Tuesday and sends Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Connor McMichael, prospect Milton Gästrin and Washington’s No. 16 pick in the 2026 draft.
- Kyrou is under a reported $8.125 million average annual value through 2030‑31 and, according to multiple reports, waived his full no‑trade clause to approve the move.
- St. Louis now holds four first‑round picks in 2026 (Nos. 11, 15, 16 and 29), giving the Blues the option to draft multiple prospects, package picks to move up, or trade for established players.
- For Washington, Kyrou offers immediate top‑six scoring and power‑play firepower and changes the club’s plans as captain Alex Ovechkin’s playing future remains undecided.
- The deal carries risk for the Capitals because Kyrou’s 2025‑26 production dipped to 18 goals and 46 points, and McMichael will be a restricted free agent on July 1, a factor the Blues must address in short‑term roster planning.