In a shocking move, the Washington Capitals have traded young forward Hendrix Lapierre to their Metropolitan Division rivals, the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 21-year-old Canadian forward, who was drafted 22nd overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, had been a promising prospect in the Capitals' organization. However, his development has stalled in recent seasons, and the team has opted to part ways with him in search of a fresh start. The Penguins, meanwhile, are hoping to inject some youth and energy into their lineup, and Lapierre's addition could provide a boost to their struggling offense.

Capitals trade Hendrix Lapierre to Penguins  Sportsnet.ca