Capitals acquire Kyrou from Blues — The Fourth Period
The Washington Capitals have acquired right wing Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues for forwards Connor McMichael and Milton Gastrin and the 16th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft.
The Blues now hold four picks in the first-round of the 2026 NHL Draft: pick 11, 15, 16, and 29.
“We are thrilled to acquire Jordan and welcome him to our team,” said Capitals GM Chris Patrick. “Jordan is an exceptionally talented and dynamic offensive player who will make an immediate impact on our club. His skill, creativity, and ability to generate offense at an elite level will be a tremendous addition to our group. At just 28 years old and under contract for the next five seasons, Jordan is entering the prime years of his career. We believe he is an ideal fit for our team both now and for the long term.
“We would also like to sincerely thank Connor for everything he has contributed to our club. Since being drafted in 2019, Connor has represented our team with professionalism and class both on and off the ice. We wish him and his family nothing but success as he begins this next chapter with St. Louis.”
Kyrou, who ranked No.4 on TFP’s Summer Trade Watch List, is a three-time 30-goal scorer, reaching the 30-goal mark in three straight seasons from 2022-23 to 2024-25.
Over the last five seasons, the 28-year-old ranked first on the Blues in goals (149), powerplay goals (35), even-strength goals (114), shots (1,123) and games played (389), second in points (331) and powerplay points (94) and third in assists (182).
This past season, the Toronto native ranked fifth on St. Louis in goals (18) and points (46), despite ranking 12th on the team in ice time per game (15:44).
Kyrou was drafted by St. Louis in the second round (35th overall) of the 2016 NHL Draft and has recorded 378 points (168 goals, 210 assists) in 488 career games with the Blues.
McMichael, 25, appeared in 78 games for Washington last season and registered 46 points (14 goals, 32 assists) with 30 penalty minutes.
The Ajax, Ontario native played in six seasons for the Capitals, totaling 154 points (67 goals, 87 assists) and 130 penalty minutes.
He was originally selected 25th overall by the Capitals in the 2019 NHL Draft.
Gastrin, 19, was originally drafted by the Capitals in the second round, 37th overall, in the 2025 NHL Draft.
