Penguins To Acquire Hendrix Lapierre
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals in a trade involving future draft picks.
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The brief
The Pittsburgh Penguins are adding Hendrix Lapierre to their roster following a trade with the Washington Capitals. In exchange for the forward, the Penguins are sending a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick to Washington.
Coverage from NHL.com, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, RMNB, TSN, and ProHockeyRumors.com emphasizes that the transaction follows the Capitals' recent additions of Kyrou and Tuch. Reports identify Lapierre as a restricted free agent.
Future updates will likely clarify Lapierre’s integration into the Penguins' forward lineup. Coverage does not yet specify the timeline for his arrival in Pittsburgh or the status of subsequent contract negotiations.
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Quick answers
Who did the Penguins acquire?
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals.
What assets did the Capitals receive?
Washington received a 2027 third-round draft pick and a 2028 fifth-round draft pick.
What prompted the trade for Washington?
According to TSN, the trade follows the Capitals' recent additions of Kyrou and Tuch.
Coverage (6)
- Capitals trade Hendrix Lapierre to Penguins Sportsnet.ca · 2h ago
- The Penguins add another young forward to the mix, trading for the Capitals' Hendrix Lapierre Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 2h ago
- Capitals trade Hendrix Lapierre to Penguins for draft picks RMNB · 2h ago
- Washington Capitals trade RFA Lapierre to Penguins after adding Kyrou, Tuch TSN · 2h 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 · 2h ago
- Penguins To Acquire Hendrix Lapierre NHL Rumors - ProHockeyRumors.com · 2h ago
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