The Los Angeles Kings have agreed to a major one-for-one swap with the Washington Capitals. Going to the Capitals in this trade is Pierre-Luc Dubois, while heading back to L.A. is goaltender Darcy Kuemper.
We have acquired goaltender Darcy Kuemper from the Washington Capitals in exchange for forward Pierre-Luc Dubois.
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Dubois Brings Offence to the American Capital
Dubois recorded 16 goals and 40 points in 82 games with Los Angeles in 2023-24. He tied for third on the team in power play goals with seven, seventh in goals, and eighth in points. In 516 career games with the Kings, Winnipeg Jets, and Columbus Blue Jackets, Dubois has recorded 145 goals. Furthermore, Dubois has recorded 11 goals and 27 points in 43 career playoff games.
Journeymen Goalie Heads to Hollywood
The Kings will be getting an experienced goalie in return. Kuemper posted a record of 13-14-3 with a 3.31 goals-against average, an .890 save percentage, and one shutout in 33 appearances with Washington in 2023-24. Kuemper has a record of 178-135-46 with a 2.61 goals-against average, a .914 save percentage and 31 shutouts in 389 career games with the Capitals, Colorado Avalanche, Arizona Coyotes, Los Angeles Kings, and Minnesota Wild.
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