Blackhawks trade Kempny to Capitals for 3rd-round pick

The Chicago Blackhawks traded defenseman Michal Kempny to the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2018 third-round pick, Chicago announced Monday.

The Blackhawks will receive the higher of the Capitals' two third-round picks. They had their own, plus one that was originally property of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Capitals obtained that pick in the Marcus Johansson trade with the New Jersey Devils, who acquired it from Toronto as compensation for hiring Lou Lamoriello.

Kempny, 27, recorded 15 points in 81 total NHL games with the Blackhawks. He has been a bottom-pairing defenseman throughout his career, averaging just over 15 minutes of ice time per game, and will likely play a similar role in Washington.