“Shock Move: Capitals Lock Down Star Defenseman Jakob Chychrun with Massive $72 Million Deal – What This Means for the Team’s Future!”
The Capitals acquired Chychrun from the Ottawa Senators on July 1, 2024, for defenseman Nick Jensen and Washington’s third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Chychrun’s 18 goals are the most by a defenseman in his first season with the Capitals, while his 43 points are the second most (Larry Murphy: 13g-33a–46p in 1983-84). Chychrun appeared in all 82 games for Ottawa last season and is one of five Capitals defensemen to play in at least 65 of the team’s 70 games this season.
Chychrun, who was originally drafted by the Arizona Coyotes in the first round (16th overall) of the 2016 NHL Draft, led NHL defensemen in goals (18) during the 2020-21 season while with Arizona. The Boca Raton, Florida native has recorded 259 points (94g, 165a) in 532 career games with Washington, Ottawa and Arizona.
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