The Washington Capitals were rumored to be in on a blockbuster deal for Erik Karlsson, but it didn’t materialize. The Caps ended up adding Michal Kempny and Jakub Jerabek for a 2018 third-round pick and a 2019 fifth-round pick respectively. The good news is that the Caps gave up only a couple of late picks for two players who are currently starting. However, I just don’t see how the trades make the Caps better for a deep run.
The trades add some depth defensemen to hopefully limit Brooks Orpik or Madison Bowey’s ice time.