Capitals Acquire 9th Draft Pick

The Washington Capitals acquired Boston's fifth round draft pick, No. 126, today in exchange for $2,000,000. The additional pick gives Washington nine selections in the entry draft.

With five players to replace this season, and another 12 after next season, the Capitals need all the draft picks they can get. $2,000,000 is a steep price to pay, but the pick is early in the fifth round and Boston really needs the money. We get on well with the Boston front office, so we were willing to send them a little bit extra to help them battle the financial mismanagement of the previous administration.

The Capitals are still looking for picks in the Yr 2006 or Yr 2007 drafts, GMs interested in dealing should contact GM John Henry in chat (nick: jkmhenry) or via e-mail (see GM Info Page).