 
    History of NHL trades
 
   
    
| Washington Capitals acquire | Date | Pittsburgh Penguins acquire | ||||
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 | January 2, 1981 | 
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| Washington Capitals acquire | Date | New York Islanders acquire | ||||
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 | December 26, 1980 | 
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| Washington Capitals acquire | Date | Philadelphia Flyers acquire | ||||
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 | August 21, 1980 | 
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| Calgary Flames acquire | Date | Washington Capitals acquire | ||||
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 | July 1, 1980 | 
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| Toronto Maple Leafs acquire | Date | Washington Capitals acquire | ||||
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 | June 11, 1980 | 
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