The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Kaedan Korczak from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for defenseman Parker Wotherspoon, according to Darren Dreger of TSN.
As part of the trade agreement, the Penguins will retain 50% of Wotherspoon’s remaining salary. Korczak, a former second-round draft pick by Vegas in 2019, joins a Pittsburgh organization looking to infuse its blue line with younger talent. The 23-year-old defenseman has spent the early part of his career split between the NHL level and the AHL.
In return, the Golden Knights receive Wotherspoon, a 26-year-old veteran who provides depth on the back end. The 50% salary retention was a critical component of the deal, allowing Vegas to fit the defenseman into their current salary cap structure. Wotherspoon has established himself as a reliable depth option throughout his professional career.
The move represents a significant swap of defensive assets for both franchises as they adjust their rosters for the remainder of the season. No additional draft picks or players were reported to be involved in the transaction at this time.
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