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Penguins Acquire Forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals in Exchange for a 2027 Third-Round Pick and 2028 Fifth-Round Pick

The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded for forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals. In exchange, the Capitals received a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. Lapierre is a 24-year-old pending restricted free agent.

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The Penguins acquired Hendrix Lapierre in exchange for two future draft picks.

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  1. Penguins Acquire Hendrix Lapierre from Washington Capitals

    The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded for forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals. In exchange, the Capitals received a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. Lapierre is a 24-year-old pending restricted free agent.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals.
    • The Capitals received a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick in the trade.
    • The 2028 fifth-round pick was originally San Jose's.
    • Hendrix Lapierre is a 24-year-old pending restricted free agent.
    • Lapierre played 74 games during the 2025-26 season, recording four goals and 12 assists.
    • The Washington Capitals acquired Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres in a sign-and-trade.
    • The Buffalo Sabres received a 3rd-round pick from the Capitals for Alex Tuch.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Alex Tuch is expected to sign an 8-year deal with a $10.5 million AAV with the Capitals.
    • The Capitals overpaid Alex Tuch to save on trade assets.
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