The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Carl Hagelin from the Los Angeles Kings for a 2019 3rd round pick and a Conditional 2020 6th round pick.
NEWS | Capitals have acquired forward @CarlHagelin from the Los Angeles Kings for a third round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft and a conditional sixth round pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. #ALLCAPS https://t.co/RnSYsSWYjE
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) February 21, 2019
With this trade the Kings will also retain 50 percent of Hagelin’s salary for the remainder of this season.
Per @CapFriendly, three (3) teams are still signing Carl Hagelin's paychecks: pic.twitter.com/40o56pkLNQ
— Jason Rogers (@HeyJayJRogers) February 21, 2019
As for the conditions of the sixth round pick in 2020, we’ll let Pierre LeBrun explain it:
Condition on the 6th Rd pick in Hagelin deal: Caps must win two rounds and Hagelin plays in 50 percent or more of any two rounds combined. So could be rd 1 and 2. Or 2 and 3. Or 1 and 3, etc. If those things don’t happen, there’s no 6th RD pick going to LA
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) February 21, 2019
This move comes after the news that forward Devante Smith-Pelly cleared waivers.
Devante Smith-Pelly clears waivers. Along with everyone else.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) February 21, 2019
With this trade the Capitals acquire a etran depth forward who has speed, is defensively responsible, a great penalty killer, and a solid point producer in the playoffs.
Per Head Coach Todd Reirden, Hagelin is not expected to play tonight and will make his Capitals debut this Saturday in Buffalo.
This is a solid trade for the Capitals. They are getting a player they have seen a lot of and knows how to contribute in the playoffs and win a Stanley Cup.
What are your thoughts on the Capitals acquiring Carl Hagelin? Tell us in the comments below.
*Feature photo by AP Photo/Jeff Roberson
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