Capitals Trade Brenden Dillon to Winnipeg Jets
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The Washington Capitals have reportedly traded 30-year-old defenseman Brenden Dillon to the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for two second-round draft picks. TSN’s Darren Dreger was first with the news:
Brenden Dillon traded to the Winnipeg Jets for two 2nd round picks. Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 27, 2021
The picks coming back to Washington are a 2022 and 2023 second-rounders.
Washington officially announced the trade 19 minutes later:
NEWS | The Washington Capitals have acquired Winnipeg s 2022 and 2023 second-round picks in the NHL Draft in exchange for defenseman Brenden Dillon. Washington Capitals (@Capitals) July 27, 2021