Penguins Acquire Defenseman Kaedan Korczak from the Vegas Golden Knights in Exchange for Parker Wotherspoon
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Vegas Golden Knights have finalized a one-for-one trade involving defensemen Kaedan Korczak and Parker Wotherspoon.
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The brief
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Kaedan Korczak from the Vegas Golden Knights. In the transaction, the Penguins sent defenseman Parker Wotherspoon to the Golden Knights.
Coverage from NHL.com, ESPN, Sportsnet.ca, Yahoo Sports, TribLIVE.com, and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette emphasizes the defensive exchange. ESPN reports that the deal allows the Golden Knights to clear more than $3 million in cap space, while the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette notes the move follows a breakout season for Wotherspoon.
Future reports will track the integration of both players into their new rosters. The coverage does not yet specify the long-term contract implications for either athlete following the trade.
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Quick answers
Who was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins?
Defenseman Kaedan Korczak was acquired by the Penguins.
Who was sent to the Vegas Golden Knights?
Defenseman Parker Wotherspoon was sent to the Golden Knights.
What is the reported financial impact for the Golden Knights?
According to ESPN, the transaction allows the Golden Knights to free up over $3 million.
Coverage (6)
- Penguins trade away Wotherspoon for big D-man Korczak Yahoo Sports · 94d ago
- Penguins acquire Kaedan Korczak from Golden Knights in exchange for Parker Wotherspoon TribLIVE.com · 94d ago
- Penguins trade Parker Wotherspoon after a breakout season in return for Vegas defenseman Kaedan Korczak Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 94d ago
- Penguins, Golden Knights swap defencemen Sportsnet.ca · 94d ago
- Knights land Wotherspoon from Penguins for Korczak, free up $3M+ ESPN · 94d ago
- Penguins Acquire Defenseman Kaedan Korczak from the Vegas Golden Knights in Exchange for Parker Wotherspoon NHL.com · 94d ago
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