Joel Edmundson Traded to Toronto Maple Leafs

The Washington Capitals have traded defenseman Joel Edmundson to the Toronto Maple Leafs for draft picks, retaining half of his salary.

The Capitals traded Joel Edmundson to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a third-round pick in 2024 and a fifth-round pick in 2025.
Washington will retain 50 percent of Edmundson's salary cap hit in the transaction.
Edmundson, a 30-year-old defenseman, brings Stanley Cup experience to the Maple Leafs, having won with the St. Louis Blues in 2019.
The trade comes as the NHL trade deadline approaches, with the Maple Leafs adding toughness to their blueline.
Edmundson played 44 games with the Capitals this season, scoring one goal and tallying five assists.