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Washington Capitals Eastern Conference Metropolitan Division
Trade Details
CAPITALS GET GLEASON FROM CAROLINA Saturday, February 28, 2015
The Washington Capitals acquired defenseman Tim Gleason from the Carolina Hurricanes for defenseman Jack Hillen and a fourth-round draft pick in 2015.
What does it give the Washington Capitals?
In Gleason, the Capitals land a veteran defenseman who adds a touch more physicality and shot-blocking prowess to Washington's quality blueline brigade. He won't put up many points but is a solid addition to the Caps' third defense pairing. Gleason is a better fit on a contending team.
What does it give the Carolina Hurricanes?
Hillen is more of a puck-moving defenseman than Gleason, but he's undersized and lacks physicality. He's also 29 years old, so the rebuilding Hurricanes didn't get back much of a future return with this trade. The fourth rounder (originally belonging to Arizona) is the key to the deal from a Carolina perspective.
Fantasy Impact
Gleason has precious little fantasy value as a defensive defenseman, and so that won't change much now that he's in D.C. Hillen could see a spike in ice time down the stretch for the 'Canes, though he might also continue in his role as a depth player (even with his new squad). Both defensemen should avoided in fantasy leagues.
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Jack Hillen
fourth-round draft pick in 2015