2025 Stats
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PP Pts
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McMichael had 14 goals and 46 points across 78 games in 2025-26. He chipped in five power-play points, five game-winners and a plus-eight rating. McMichael's path to a bigger role should be clearer following his trade to St. Louis, and his speed and shot remain real long-term assets. Project another 45-plus-point season with goal-column upside for 2026-27. He's a late-round flier whose ceiling is higher than the rank implies in standard leagues. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a six-year, $40.5 million contract with the Blues in July of 2026.
Inks six-year contract
McMichael signed a six-year, $40.5 million contract with the Blues on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
McMichael was a restricted free agent after completing his two-year, $4.2 million contract. St. Louis acquired him from Washington on June 23 as part of the trade that sent Jordan Kyrou to the Capitals. The 25-year-old McMichael had 14 goals and 46 points in 78 regular-season appearances with Washington in 2025-26, which was down from 26 goals and 57 points in 82 outings during the 2024-25 regular season. He's expected to open the upcoming campaign in a middle-six capacity and should receive some power-play ice time.
McMichael was a restricted free agent after completing his two-year, $4.2 million contract. St. Louis acquired him from Washington on June 23 as part of the trade that sent Jordan Kyrou to the Capitals. The 25-year-old McMichael had 14 goals and 46 points in 78 regular-season appearances with Washington in 2025-26, which was down from 26 goals and 57 points in 82 outings during the 2024-25 regular season. He's expected to open the upcoming campaign in a middle-six capacity and should receive some power-play ice time.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 16:54
- Average Power Play TOI: 1:37
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 2:03
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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McMichael enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2024-25, scoring 26 goals and 31 assists, and was one of the biggest reasons why the Capitals turned into one of the season’s biggest surprises. The depth of the Capitals was one of their biggest strengths, but for McMichael's sake, it was rather unfortunate. The 24-year-old’s role fluctuated throughout the season, and he finished the year centering Washington’s third line behind fellow centers Dylan Strome and Pierre-Luc Dubois. Elevating himself past either of those two may prove to be a tough task, potentially limiting his production potential at even strength. He did finish the year on the Capitals’ top power play unit. There’s still a ton of room to grow for the young center, and there’s no reason to suggest McMichael can’t force his way into the Capitals' top-six and perhaps become a 30-40 type of player if he continues on this trajectory.
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Acquired in trade
St. Louis obtained McMichael, Milton Gastrin and the No.16th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft from Washington on Tuesday in exchange for Jordan Kyrou.
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Grabs trio of points Sunday
McMichael scored two goals, distributed an assist and put two shots on net in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Penguins.
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Nets lone goal in loss
McMichael scored a goal, added two PIM, blocked three shots and went minus-3 in Sunday's 8-1 loss to the Rangers.
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Picks up two points Saturday
McMichael scored a goal, distributed an assist, fired five shots on net, had two blocked shots and served two PIM in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sabres.
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Two helpers Tuesday
McMichael picked up two assists in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Flyers.
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Headed for arbitration
McMichael will have his arbitration hearing July 25, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports Monday.
ANALYSIS
Even if McMichael and the Blues go all the way to a hearing, there will still be some time to come to an agreement before a ruling is announced. While the 25-year-old forward failed to repeat his 2024-25 production, he still put up 46 points in 78 regular-season games for the Capitals last year. With the Blues, McMichael could force his way into a larger role, which should set him up well to get back over the 20-goal threshold in 2026-27.
Even if McMichael and the Blues go all the way to a hearing, there will still be some time to come to an agreement before a ruling is announced. While the 25-year-old forward failed to repeat his 2024-25 production, he still put up 46 points in 78 regular-season games for the Capitals last year. With the Blues, McMichael could force his way into a larger role, which should set him up well to get back over the 20-goal threshold in 2026-27.