Penguins To Acquire Hendrix Lapierre
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals in a multi-pick trade.
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The brief
The Washington Capitals have traded restricted free agent (RFA) forward Hendrix Lapierre to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In exchange for the player, the Penguins are sending a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick to Washington.
Coverage from NHL.com, TSN, and Sportsnet.ca highlights that this move follows the Capitals' acquisition of Kyrou and Tuch. RMNB and ProHockeyRumors.com also reported on the transaction.
Future developments will depend on the integration of Lapierre into the Penguins' roster and the Capitals' utilization of the acquired draft assets.
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Quick answers
What did the Penguins trade to acquire Hendrix Lapierre?
The Penguins traded a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.
What is Hendrix Lapierre's current status?
He is a restricted free agent (RFA) forward.
Who else did the Capitals recently add to their roster?
According to TSN, the Capitals added Kyrou and Tuch.
Coverage (5)
- Capitals trade Hendrix Lapierre to Penguins for draft picks RMNB · 4h ago
- Washington Capitals trade RFA Lapierre to Penguins after adding Kyrou, Tuch TSN · 4h ago
- Capitals trade Hendrix Lapierre to Penguins Sportsnet.ca · 4h ago
- Penguins Acquire Forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals in Exchange for a 2027 Third-Round Pick and 2028 Fifth-Round Pick NHL.com · 4h ago
- Penguins To Acquire Hendrix Lapierre NHL Rumors - ProHockeyRumors.com · 4h ago
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