Maple Leafs acquire defenceman Joel Edmundson from Capitals for two draft picks

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenceman Joel Edmundson from the Washington Capitals for a pair of draft picks Thursday.

The deal announced just over 24 hours before the NHL trade deadline adds size and experience to a blue-line that was also bolstered by the reacquisition of Ilya Lyubushkin last week.

Toronto sent a third-round pick in June along with a fifth-round selection in 2025 to the Capitals, who will retain 50 per cent of Edmundson’s remaining salary.

The 30-year-old pending unrestricted free agent has one goal and six assists in 44 games this season.