3 trades that can propel a roster replenishment for the Washington Capitals
Joel Edmundson could be the missing piece in a defensive rotation
Joel Edmundson arrived in Washington in July 2023, and he may not even last a calendar year unless the Capitals turn things around quickly this month. The hard-hitting blueliner would be great for any team seeking to improve their overall physicality or if they are looking for a decent defenseman to put onto the third-pairing.
Edmundson plays a simple game, as he won’t be a factor in the offensive zone. But he will get in front of shots and hit any opponent that gets close. Further, opponents haven’t scored often when Edmundson is on the ice at 5-on-5, with Washington’s save percentage at a shining 92.0 with the nine-year veteran out there.
The Dallas Stars still need a few more proven players on their blue line, despite having a top-end talent in Miro Heiskanen and a brewing asset in Thomas Harley. Edmundson would provide that stability, so in this scenario, Dallas calls up the Caps and sends over a 2024 second-round pick and prospect, Aram Minnetian.
This trade will allow the Capitals to recoup a loss that they took when acquiring Edmundson from the Canadiens last year, and it gives them a solid prospect for their pool. As for the Stars, they get a proven player on the blue line, one that should give their struggling goaltenders some much-needed help.
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(Statistics provided by Hockey-Reference as of February 9th, salary cap information provided by Cap-Friendly)