The Avalanche traded for depth center Lars Eller from the Capitals, the team announced Wednesday before the 1 p.m. MT Friday NHL trade deadline.
The Avs sent Washington their 2025 second-round pick in return, while the Capitals retain 31% of Eller’s $3.5 million cap hit, a team spokesperson confirmed to The Denver Post. Eller, 33, is on the final season of a five-year contract.
There’s a chance he plays Wednesday (7 p.m.) vs. New Jersey. As of Wednesday morning, the team is working out flight details for Eller to arrive in Denver by game time. The Capitals are currently in Anaheim to play the Ducks.