Pittsburgh Penguins Trade 1000-Game NHL Veteran to Divisional Rival
It was announced today that the Pittsburgh Penguins have traded Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals in exchange for two draft picks.
Eller, who has played a whopping 1053 NHL games, between the Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, Colorado Avalanche, Montreal Canadiens, and St. Louis Blues is a very dependable bottom-six centre, and will bolster the Capitals with his veteran presence.
The Washington Capitals released this statement following the trade:
The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Lars Eller from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Washington's third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and a fifth-round pick (originally from Chicago) in the 2025 NHL Draft, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today.
«We are excited to welcome Lars back to our organization,» said Patrick. «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.»
Eller, 35, has recorded seven points (4g, 3a) in 17 games with Pittsburgh this season. The 6'2», 208-pound center has won 56.0 percent of his face-offs and averaged 16:25 of ice time per game.
Eller previously spent seven seasons with Washington from 2016-23, recording 208 points (87g, 121a) in 488 games.
Eller was a member of the 2018 Stanley Cup winning team and scored the Cup-clinching goal in Game 5 of the Final against the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Capitals originally acquired Eller from the Montreal Canadiens ahead of the 2016-17 season and during his first tenure with Washington Eller ranked second on the team in games played, sixth in goals and seventh in points.
The Rodovre, Denmark native also registered 31 points (9g, 22a) in 59 Stanley Cup Playoff games with the Capitals, including a career-high 18 points (7g, 11a) in 24 games in 2018.
In 1,053 career NHL games with Washington, Pittsburgh, Colorado, Montreal and St. Louis, Eller has recorded 409 points (182g, 227a).
«We are excited to welcome Lars back to our organization,» said Patrick. «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.»
Eller, 35, has recorded seven points (4g, 3a) in 17 games with Pittsburgh this season. The 6'2», 208-pound center has won 56.0 percent of his face-offs and averaged 16:25 of ice time per game.
Eller previously spent seven seasons with Washington from 2016-23, recording 208 points (87g, 121a) in 488 games.
Eller was a member of the 2018 Stanley Cup winning team and scored the Cup-clinching goal in Game 5 of the Final against the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Capitals originally acquired Eller from the Montreal Canadiens ahead of the 2016-17 season and during his first tenure with Washington Eller ranked second on the team in games played, sixth in goals and seventh in points.
The Rodovre, Denmark native also registered 31 points (9g, 22a) in 59 Stanley Cup Playoff games with the Capitals, including a career-high 18 points (7g, 11a) in 24 games in 2018.
In 1,053 career NHL games with Washington, Pittsburgh, Colorado, Montreal and St. Louis, Eller has recorded 409 points (182g, 227a).
With the Washington Capitals looking competitive, thanks to strong performances from Dylan Strome, and especially Alex Ovechkin, this add will be great to improve their odds at a cup run for The Great 8.
Whether or not it pays off is yet to be seen.
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