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Penguins To Acquire Hendrix Lapierre

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals in a multi-pick trade.

By · Published June 27, 2026 at 11:01 UTC · Updated July 6, 2026 at 21:21 UTC

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📍 How it ended

The Washington Capitals traded forward and RFA Hendrix Lapierre to the Penguins. In exchange, the Penguins provided a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.

Epilogue added 59d ago, after coverage quieted.

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What happened

The Washington Capitals have traded restricted free agent forward Hendrix Lapierre to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In exchange, the Capitals receive a third-round pick in 2027 and a fifth-round pick in 2028.

Coverage from NHL.com, TSN, Sportsnet.ca, and RMNB emphasizes the nature of the assets exchanged and notes that the Capitals move follows their acquisitions of Kyrou and Tuch. Future developments depend on Lapierre's integration into the Penguins' roster and the impact of the forfeited draft picks on the team's long-term assets.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 68d ago.

Questions people are asking

What did the Penguins give up for Hendrix Lapierre?

The Penguins traded a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick to the Washington Capitals.

What is Lapierre's contract status?

According to TSN, Lapierre is a restricted free agent (RFA).

Why did the Capitals make this trade?

TSN reports the trade occurred after the Capitals added Tuch and Kyrou.

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