Top 4 best June trades in Capitals History

With all of the trades and trade rumors in the lead up to the NHL Draft this week, it's time to take a look at the best trades the Capitals have made in the month of June.

ByJohn Murray|

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June 20th, 2008

Caps trade defenseman Steve Eminger and a 2008 3rd round pick to the Flyers for the no. 27 overall pick in the 2008 draft.

Eminger made the Capitals opening night roster as an 18 year-old in 2002 after the chose him with the no. 12 overall. He didn’t become the offensive defenseman the Caps hoped he would and they cut bait. The Caps used the no. 27 overall pick to draft John Carlson, a stud on the point. Carlson became the all-time Caps leader for defensemen in games played and points. He was integral in leading them to winning the Stanley Cup in 2018.

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June 20th, 2008

Caps trade defenseman Steve Eminger and a 2008 3rd round pick to the Flyers for the no. 27 overall pick in the 2008 draft.

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