The trade is a 1-for-1 deal, and Dubois is looking forward to coming to D.C.
The trade is a 1-for-1 deal, and Dubois is looking forward to coming to D.C.
The Washington Capitals have officially acquired center Pierre-Luc Dubois from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for goaltender Darcy Kuemper, general manager Brian MacLellan announced on Wednesday.
The trade is 1-for-1 with no salary retained on either side.
"We are thrilled to announce the addition of Pierre-Luc to the Caps organization," general manager Brian MacLellan said. "This acquisition brings in a talented 25-year-old with immense potential to become a top-tier center in the NHL. With his size, exceptional skating, and high hockey IQ, we are confident he will thrive in our organization with increased responsibility and opportunity.
"We also thank Darcy for his valuable contributions to our organization on and off the ice and wish him the best in Los Angeles. After witnessing Charlie Lindgren's performance last season, we believe he deserves a chance to play a more significant role within our team."
Dubois, the third-overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, is coming off an inconsistent season in his first year with the Kings, where he posted 16 goals and 24 assists for 40 points. Before that, he posted back-to-back 60-point campaigns with the Winnipeg Jets.
The 25-year-old has been on three different teams over his eight-year career and has shown that he can be a top contributor when he is on his game.
Meanwhile, Kuemper had his own seasons of struggles, losing the No. 1 goaltending job to Charlie Lindgren and appearing in just 33 games. He posted a .890 save percentage and 3.31 GAA, along with 13 wins, this past season, which marked the worst year of his career to date.
Both players have struggled, and this trade allows both the opportunity at a fresh start.