During a busy off-season, the Capitals acquired 26-year-old American defenseman Jakob Chychrun from the Ottawa Senators for Nick Jensen and a 2026 third round draft pick.
The Capitals have had a long interest in Chychrun, going back to the 2023 trade deadline. Though Chychrun has had some rough tumbles with injuries (two knee injuries and a wrist injury) that kept him on the sidelines for portions of multiple seasons, it’s no surprise the Capitals pursued Chychrun so aggressively.