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Washington Capitals: Top 3 scariest trades that actually happened

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3 of the scariest trades made by the Washington Capitals.

The Washington Capitals have made some foolish trades in the past that hurt them. When the news happened, they shocked, angered, and even saddened many Caps fans. To get in the spirit of Halloween, let’s look at the scariest trades that actually happened.

#3 Trading away Bobby Carpenter

Bobby Carpenter was a big superstar in the 1980s for the Caps after they drafted him third overall in 1981. In 1984-85, he became the first United States born player to score 50 or more goals in a season.