Knights trade for Wotherspoon, clear over $3 million in cap space
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 7:48 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
On June 30, 2026, the Golden Knights acquired Parker Wotherspoon from the Penguins in exchange for Kaedan Korczak. This trade allows the Knights to create over $3 million in salary cap space, which can be significant as teams navigate roster management ahead of the upcoming season. The move indicates the Knights' strategy to optimize their roster and financial flexibility.
- •Golden Knights acquired Parker Wotherspoon from Penguins.
- •Kaedan Korczak was sent to Pittsburgh in the trade.
- •Trade was finalized on June 30, 2026.
- •Knights gain over $3 million in cap space from this deal.
- •Trade underscores Knights' focus on roster optimization.
- 8:31 PMESPN NHL — Knights acquire Pens' Wotherspoon, free up $3M+
"The Golden Knights acquired Parker Wotherspoon Tuesday from the Penguins in exchange for Kaedan Korczak, creating over $3 million in cap space in the process.
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