Penguins acquire Hendrix Lapierre from Capitals for draft picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 5:16 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick. Lapierre, 24, was a first-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft and has struggled to find consistency in Washington, recording 16 points in 74 games last season. He previously helped the Capitals' AHL team win back-to-back Calder Cups and is seen by the Penguins as a potential middle-six forward. Pittsburgh is looking to strengthen its lineup ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, which will occur this weekend in Buffalo, New York.
- •Pittsburgh traded a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick for Lapierre.
- •Lapierre recorded 16 points in 74 games for the Capitals last season.
- •He won consecutive Calder Cups with the Capitals' AHL team in 2023 and 2024.
- •The Penguins aim to enhance their center depth with Lapierre's acquisition.
- •Pittsburgh has five picks in the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft.
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins Acquire Intriguing Young Forward From Capitals
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins acquire Hendrix Lapierre
"The Pittsburgh Penguins are kicking off their summer moves by apparently acquiring center Hendrix Lapierre from Washington. Pittsburgh gives up a third round pick in 2027 and a fifth in 2028 to bring Lapierre on board. Lapierre is a player who has had his ups and downs over four pro seasons with the Capitals, as […]
"Pittsburgh acquired Hendrix Lapierre on Thursday
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 5:16 PMPenguins Acquire Intriguing Young Forward From Capitals
Pittsburgh acquired Hendrix Lapierre on Thursday
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 5:10 PMPenguins acquire Hendrix Lapierre
The Pittsburgh Penguins are kicking off their summer moves by apparently acquiring center Hendrix Lapierre from Washington. Pittsburgh gives up a third round pick in 2027 and a fifth in 2028 to bring Lapierre on board. Lapierre is a player who has had his ups and downs over four pro seasons with the Capitals, as […]
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