Pittsburgh Penguins acquire Kaedan Korczak as potential breakout defenseman
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Kaedan Korczak from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Parker Wotherspoon. This move comes amid significant changes for the Penguins during the offseason, which include the departure of several players. Korczak, 25, has been identified as a key breakout candidate for the upcoming season, particularly as the team prepares for the eventual retirements of Erik Karlsson and Kris Letang. With a solid contract of $3.25 million per year for four seasons, Korczak aims to solidify his role on the blue line. The Penguins made the playoffs for the first time since 2022 and are looking to build on that success this season.
- •Kaedan Korczak acquired from Vegas for Parker Wotherspoon.
- •Korczak has potential as a breakout candidate for 2025-26.
- •Penguins lost goaltender Stuart Skinner and several other players.
- •Penguins made the playoffs in 2026 after missing since 2022.
- •Korczak signed for four seasons at $3.25 million annually.
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — New Penguins Defenseman Named Key Breakout Candidate
"The Pittsburgh Penguins have experienced a handful of changes so far during the offseason, which have included the departure of goaltender Stuart Skinner to the Winnipeg Jets, along with the departures of Ryan Shea, Parker Wotherspoon, and Connor Clifton.The Penguins have also acquired Kaedan Korczak from the Vegas Golden Knights in return for Parker Wortherspoon, […] The post New Penguins Defenseman Named Key Breakout Candidate appeared first on HEAVY.
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