Capitals trade Declan Chisholm to Devils for 2027 fourth-round pick

Sportsnet Staff @Sportsnet

June 25, 2026 - 7:30pm

Washington Capitals defenceman Declan Chisholm (47) in action during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Washington. (Nick Wass/AP)

The Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils made a minor trade.

The Capitals sent defenceman Declan Chisholm to the Devils in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick, the teams announced Thursday.

Chisholm, 26, played 26 games for the Capitals last season, recording one goal and seven points.

He recorded career-highs in games played (66) and points (12) in 2024-25 with the Minnesota Wild.

The 2018 fifth-round pick has 125 NHL games under his belt, with six goals and 28 points.

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Trade Details

New JerseyNJ

Acquire

Declan Chisholm

WashingtonWSH

Acquire

Fourth-round pick (2027)

June 25, 2026 - 7:29 pm ET