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Washington Capitals Eastern Conference Metropolitan Division
Trade Details
BRENDEN DILLON DEALT TO WINNIPEG Monday, July 26, 2021
The Winnipeg Jets acquired defenseman Brenden Dillon from the Washington Capitals for a second-round draft pick in 2022 and a second-round draft pick in 2023.
What does it give the Winnipeg Jets?
In Dillon, the Jets land a sturdy defensive defenseman who will likely replace Derek Forbort (a pending unrestricted free agent) in the Winnipeg lineup in 2021-22. Dillon's contract ($3.9 million) runs through the 2023-24 campaign.
What does it give the Washington Capitals?
The Capitals are trying desperately to create cap space in order to re-sign captain Alex Ovechkin and goaltender Ilya Samsonov (plus they will need another goaltender, too). So, moving Dillon for two second-rounders is a nice way to start the purge.
Fantasy Impact
There is no fantasy impact here, as Dillon will continue to toil as a stay-at-home blueliner for his new team.
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Brenden Dillon
second-round draft pick in 2022
second-round draft pick in 2023
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