Capitals Trade Joel Edmundson to Toronto Maple Leafs

Dec 20, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Joel Edmundson (6) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders in the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsPer Elliotte Friedman, the Washington Capitals have traded defenseman Joel Edmundson to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for the New York Islanders’ 3rd round draft pick in 2024, and a 2025 5th rounder from the Chicago Blackhawks. Washington is also set to retain 50% of Edmundson’s salary, giving him a cap hit of $875k for the Leafs.

Acquired from a trade with the Montreal Canadiens in July, the 6″5, 221-pound lefty played…