The Washington Capitals made notable offseason moves, including acquiring Pierre-Luc Dubois from the Los Angeles Kings, which has positioned them atop the NHL standings early in 2025. Dubois, who previously struggled in LA, was initially targeted by the Capitals due to their long-standing interest. General manager Chris Patrick defended Dubois’ past struggles, attributing them to limited opportunities rather than attitudes or off-ice issues. The Capitals' strategic approach in assessing and acquiring Dubois highlights their commitment to building a competitive team while understanding player dynamics.
The Capitals tracked Dubois' path from Columbus to Winnipeg. They tried trading for him in summer 2023 before the Jets sent him to Los Angeles. They got their man last offseason.
Washington did their research on Dubois before pulling the trigger on the move and believed that his performance issues in LA were not related to anything regarding his attitude.
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