Pittsburgh Penguins trade Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals

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Patrick Frost
November 12, 2024 (11:37 PM)

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Breaking news in the NHL as the Pittsburgh Penguins have traded Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals in exchange for 2 draft picks.

As per the NHL, The 35-year-old forward has seven points (four goals, three assists) in 17 games this season. He has one season remaining on a two-year, $4.9 million contract ($2.45 million average annual value) he signed with Pittsburgh on July 1, 2023.

A first-round pick (No. 13) by the St. Louis Blues in the 2007 NHL Draft, Eller previously played seven seasons for the Capitals from 2016-23, getting 208 points (87 goals, 121 assists) in 488 regular-season games.

«We are excited to welcome Lars back to our organization,» Capitals general manager Chris Patrick said. «This move enhances our depth at the critical center position. Lars is a versatile player, that we are confident will strengthen our team's depth and competitiveness."
-NHL

I think it's pretty safe to say that Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas has officially pressed the panic button.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are falling down the standings yet again this season after missing the playoffs the last two years, and now they're ready to tear it down.
According to a recent report from Taylor Haase of DK Pittsburgh Sports, General Manager Kyle Dubas has everyone available for trade except Sidney Crosby.

»A league source told me earlier this week that Kyle Dubas has made it known to other teams that "everyone is available, except 87."»
- Taylor Haase, DK Pittsburgh Sports

This could also be a great time for Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson to shop around the Pittsburgh lineup for some potential offensive help.

Kyle Dubas has declared a massive fire sale, and the opportunity is now for Davidson to strike in order to bolster the team's depth.