The Washington Capitals have traded defenseman Brenden Dillon to the Winnipeg Jets for a 2022 and 2023 second-round picks.
The 30-year old Dillon was undrafted and carries a $3.9 million salary cap hit for three more years.
Puck Pedia: ” His contract included a $2M Signing Bonus this year, so he has $1.1M of Salary left this year, followed by $5.5M 22-23 and $4M 23-24.”
Scott Billeck: “Brenden Dillon, for Winnipeg’s current needs on D, is a perfect fit. Big, rugged, defence-first, likes to hit, likes to clear the crease, can kill penalities, plays tough minutes, helps prop up underperforming partners.