Capitals recoup expansion pick G Vitek Vanecek in trade with Kraken

Goaltender Vitek Vanecek, whom the Seattle Kraken originally chose in last week's expansion draft, was traded back to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday in exchange for a second-round selection in the 2023 draft.

The Kraken executed the trade hours after signing free agent goaltender Philipp Grubauer -- ironically, also a former Capital -- to a six-year, $35.4 million deal during the start of NHL free agency.

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