Blues acquire McMichael, Gastin and 16th overall pick in trade with Washington
NHL.com • • sports
Key Points:
- The St. Louis Blues traded forward Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals in exchange for forwards Connor McMichael, Milton Gastrin, and the 16th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
- With this trade, the Blues now hold four first-round picks in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft: picks 11, 15, 16, and 29.
- Connor McMichael, 25, played six seasons with the Capitals, recording 154 points in regular season play and showing strong recent performance with 46 points last season.
- Milton Gastrin, 19, was drafted by the Capitals in 2025 and played 39 games in the Swedish Hockey League last season, contributing 24 points.
- Jordan Kyrou, drafted by the Blues in 2016, scored 46 points last season and has accumulated 378 points over eight NHL seasons with St. Louis.
