In a deal of young pros with NHL experience, Djoos should get another shot at regular playing time at the NHL level with Anaheim. Once a franchise that was loaded with defense prospects, the Ducks now need more of them. So, Djoos was a good pickup at this time.

Djoos fell out of favor in Washington this season, so a change of scenery was in the offing. Sprong probably needed another change of scenery too, although he may not make an impact in D.C. until 2020-21 or later. Sprong is scheduled to become an RFA this summer.

Both Djoos and Sprong should improve their fantasy stock after this deal, albeit mostly in keeper leagues. Sprong might become a productive Cap if newly-acquired winger Ilya Kovalchuk decides to sign elsewhere. Djoos may not have as much fantasy value as Sprong but he could be a safer keeper option.