Caps get Gleason from Hurricanes for Hillen, pick

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Arlington, VA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Washington Capitals acquired defenseman Tim Gleason from the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday in exchange for defenseman Jack Hillen and a 2015 fourth-round draft pick.

Gleason, 32, had a goal and six assists in 55 games for the Hurricanes this season.

Selected by the Ottawa Senators in the first round (23rd overall) in the 2001 draft, Gleason has compiled 17 goals and 123 assists in 710 career games with the Los Angeles Kings, Toronto Maple Leafs and Hurricanes.

The 29-year-old Hillen recorded five assists in 35 games with the Capitals this season. He has totaled 13 goals and 58 assists in 301 career games with the New York Islanders, Nashville Predators and Capitals.

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