The St. Louis Blues trade forward Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals ahead of the NHL draft, with the deal contributing to continued roster movement around the league. Multiple outlets report that Washington sends veteran forward Connor McMichael, prospect Milton Gastrin, and the 16th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to St. Louis in exchange for Kyrou.
Kyrou, 28, is under contract for multiple seasons. Reports say his deal runs through 2031 and carries a salary cap hit of $8.125 million. One report also notes that Kyrou had to approve the trade because his contract includes a full no-trade clause.
The Capitals’ general manager, Chris Patrick, is described as having indicated a willingness to make a similar move after the team did more selling than buying at the March trade deadline. The outlets agree that Kyrou has been a key offensive contributor for St. Louis, including leading the team in goals in each of the past three seasons.
