Pierre-Luc Dubois

Pierre-Luc Dubois
Dubois during his time with the Los Angeles Kings on December 16, 2023
Born (1998-06-24) June 24, 1998 (age 28)
Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Washington Capitals
Columbus Blue Jackets
Winnipeg Jets
Los Angeles Kings
National team  Canada
NHL draft 3rd overall, 2016
Columbus Blue Jackets
Playing career 2017–present

Pierre-Luc Dubois (born June 24, 1998) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He currently plays for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Winnipeg Jets, and Los Angeles Kings.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Dubois played three seasons with the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles and one season with the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). He had a successful time with his teams. With the Screaming Eagles, he won the Michael Bossy Trophy as the QMJHL's top prospect, Paul Dumont Trophy as the QMJHL's personality of the year, and was named to the Second All-Star Team. He also played in the BMO CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.

He was drafted 3rd overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets of the 2016 NHL entry draft. On July 1, 2016, Dubois signed a three-year, $10.275 million entry-level contract to join the Jackets.

On October 6, 2017, Dubois made his NHL debut in a 5–0 win against the New York Islanders. During the second period, he scored his first NHL goal against Thomas Greiss. On March 29, 2018, he recorded his first NHL hat-trick in a 5–1 win against the Calgary Flames. On December 31, 2020, Dubois signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Blue Jackets. He then proceeded to request a trade two weeks after signing. He played four seasons with the Jackets.

On January 23, 2021, the Jackets traded Dubois along with a 2022 third-round draft pick to the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic. He played three seasons with the Jets.

On June 27, 2023, the Jets traded Dubois to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Alex Iafallo, Rasmus Kupari, Gabriel Vilardi, and a 2024 second-round draft pick. He scored 16 goals and recorded 24 assists in his regular season, as well as, scoring one goal in five playoff games with the Kings.

On June 19, 2024, the Kings traded Dubois to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Darcy Kuemper.

Personal life

Dubois' father Éric was also a professional hockey player and coach.

References

  1. ↑ "The Golden Puck Awards: an unforgettable evening!". Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Dubois reflects on personal and team goals". PNI Atlantic News. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Cape Breton Screaming Eagles star third pick in NHL draft". CBC News. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Blue Jackets sign Pierre-Luc Dubois to three-year, entry level contract". Columbus Blue Jackets. Archived from the original on July 4, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. ↑ "Newcomer Panarin, rookies help Columbus rout Islanders 5-0". ESPN. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Flames lose 7th straight as Blue Jackets' Dubois pots 1st hat trick". CBC Sports. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  7. ↑ "CBJ sign C Pierre-Luc Dubois to Two-Year Extension". Columbus Blue Jackets. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Blue Jackets aggressively pursuing Pierre-Luc Dubois trade". Sportsnet. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Jets acquire Pierre-Luc Dubois from the Columbus Blue Jackets". Winnipeg Jets. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Kings Acquire Forward Pierre-Luc Dubois From the Winnipeg Jets". Los Angeles Kings. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Capitals Acquire Pierre-Luc Dubois from the Los Angeles Kings". Washington Capitals. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Special time for Moose assistant coach Eric Dubois, with his son joining Jets organization". Winnipeg Sun. Retrieved October 31, 2026.

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