Vegas Golden Knights Acquire Parker Wotherspoon from Pittsburgh Penguins in Trade Deal
The Vegas Golden Knights have made a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins, acquiring defenseman Parker Wotherspoon in exchange for defenseman Kaedan Korczak. Pittsburgh will retain 50% of Wotherspoon's salary as part of the deal. Wotherspoon, a 28-year-old defenseman, had a career-high season with the Penguins, playing 80 games and tallying 30 points. He has played in 188 NHL games with 46 career points and has also seen playoff action with both the Penguins and Bruins. Wotherspoon represented Canada at the 2026 IIHF World Championship, where he had a strong showing. Korczak, 25, played 155 games for Vegas over the past five seasons, recording 37 points. He was drafted by the Golden Knights in 2019.
Parker Wotherspoon, a defenseman from Surrey, British Columbia, stands at 6-1 and weighs 190 lbs. He is 28 years old and shoots left-handed. The Vegas Golden Knights, owned by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment LLC, have been a successful NHL franchise since their establishment in 2017. They won the Stanley Cup in 2022-23 and have reached the Stanley Cup Final three times. As they enter their 10th season, fans can stay updated on the latest news and information about the Golden Knights on their website and social media platforms.