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Penguins trade Parker Wotherspoon for defenseman Kaedan Korczak

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Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Penguins trade Parker Wotherspoon for defenseman Kaedan Korczak
Summary

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Kaedan Korczak from the Vegas Golden Knights in a trade involving Parker Wotherspoon. This transaction, finalized on June 30, 2026, sees Wotherspoon leaving after a season where he recorded 30 points. Korczak, a 25-year-old defenseman, played 78 games in the previous season, contributing three goals and 13 assists. The Penguins aim to both clear salary and inject youth into their roster with this move, hoping Korczak can enhance their blue line.

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  • •Trade finalized on June 30, 2026.
  • •Wotherspoon had 30 points last season.
  • •Korczak recorded 16 points in 78 games in 2025-26.
  • •Penguins retain 50% of Wotherspoon's salary in the trade.
  • •Korczak was a second-round pick by Vegas in the 2019 NHL Draft.
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Pittsburgh has brought aboard a 25-year old defenseman.

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