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Penguins trade Parker Wotherspoon to Vegas for Kaedan Korczak

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 6:44 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Penguins trade Parker Wotherspoon to Vegas for Kaedan Korczak

Summary

The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded defenseman Parker Wotherspoon to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Kaedan Korczak. Announced on June 30, 2026, the transaction marks Pittsburgh's first significant move of the offseason. Korczak, 25, has an average annual salary of $3.25 million and is signed through the 2029-30 season, while Pittsburgh retains 50% of Wotherspoon's contract. Korczak recorded 16 points in 78 games for Vegas last season and adds depth to the Penguins' defensive lineup. The trade may signal further changes for Pittsburgh's blue line as they look to bolster their roster.

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By the Numbers

•Penguins acquire Kaedan Korczak from Vegas for Parker Wotherspoon.
•Korczak signed through the 2029-30 season at $3.25 million annually.
•Pittsburgh retains half of Wotherspoon's $1.0 million salary.
•Korczak tallied three goals and 13 assists in the last season.
•Wotherspoon played a key role on Pittsburgh's blue line.

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6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins acquire Kaedan Korczak from Vegas for Parker Wotherspoon

What they're saying

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The Pittsburgh Penguins made their first big transaction of the off-season by trading out defenseman Parker Wotherspoon to Vegas for Kaedan Korczak. From the team: The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Kaedan Korczak from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Parker Wotherspoon, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager […]
— Yahoo Sports

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