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Washington Capitals trade up to select forward Tyus Sparks in fourth round of 2026 NHL Draft

The Washington Capitals traded up in the fourth round of the 2026 NHL Draft to select forward Tyus Sparks. Sparks is a Meridian native and former player for the Spokane Chiefs. The team added a total of four prospects across two days of the draft in Buffalo.

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The Capitals traded up to draft forward Tyus Sparks in the fourth round.

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  1. Washington Capitals Select Tyus Sparks in 2026 NHL Draft

    The Washington Capitals traded up in the fourth round of the 2026 NHL Draft to select forward Tyus Sparks. Sparks is a Meridian native and former player for the Spokane Chiefs. The team added a total of four prospects across two days of the draft in Buffalo.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Washington Capitals selected forward Tyus Sparks in the fourth round of the 2026 NHL Draft.
    • Tyus Sparks is a former forward for the Spokane Chiefs.
    • The 2026 NHL Draft took place in Buffalo.
    • The Capitals selected four players during the 2026 NHL Draft.
    • The Washington Capitals drafted 17-year-old Oliver Suvanto from Finland with a first-round pick.
    • The Capitals selected forward Logan Stuart in the seventh round of the 2026 NHL Draft.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Tyus Sparks was selected 101st overall.
    • Logan Stuart was selected with the 208th pick.
    • The Capitals entered the draft with the No. 18 overall pick.
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