Well, if you thought offseason trades were going to wait until after the Stanley Cup Finals, then Wednesday was probably a bit of a surprise, with a flurry of activity around the NHL. Apparently Washington Capitals GM Brian MacLellan wanted to get in on the action and made a big splash by trading Darcy Kuemper to Los Angeles for the enigmatic Pierre-Luc Dubois. It’s a move that has absolutely huge potential…but also one that could cause problems for the Caps for years to come if he doesn’t pan out.
Let’s dig in to see where Dubois fits, his potential and the concerns surrounding his game.