Per the team, the Caps have acquired defenseman Tom Gilbert from the Los Angeles Kings for future considerations. Here’s the release:
Vogs has more details on the move:
1) #Caps have obtained D Tom Gilbert from LA for future considerations. Considerations are as follows: Kings retain 20% of Gilbert’s salary.
— Mike Vogel (@VogsCaps) February 15, 2017
2) If #Caps win two or more playoff rounds during the ’17 playoffs and Gilbert plays in 50% or more of Caps’ total playoff games …
— Mike Vogel (@VogsCaps) February 15, 2017
3) then #Caps will send 5th round pick in 2017 entry draft to LA. If this condition is not met, Caps won’t transfer anything to Kings.
— Mike Vogel (@VogsCaps) February 15, 2017
And here’s Gilbert’s HERO Chart, for a little more info on the right-handed depth defenseman: