Capitals Make Mid-Season Roster Move with Acquisition of Tyler Kopff In a surprise move, the Washington Capitals have bolstered their roster with the acquisition of 23-year-old forward Tyler Kopff from the Buffalo Sabres. The trade, announced by General Manager Chris Patrick, sees the Capitals part ways with forward Zac Funk in exchange for the young prospect. Kopff's addition is expected to provide a much-needed boost to the Capitals' offense, which has struggled to find consistency this season. As the NHL trade deadline approaches, this move signals the Capitals' intent to strengthen their chances in the highly competitive Eastern Conference.

The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Tyler Kopff from the Buffalo Sabres for forward Zac Funk, Senior Vice President and General Manager Chris Patrick announced today. Kopff, 23, split the ...