What happened: The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired defenseman Parker Wotherspoon from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for defenseman Kaedan Korczak. Both clubs confirmed the one-for-one swap of blueliners.

Why it matters: It is a depth move on the back end for both teams as they shape their defense corps heading into the 2026-27 season. Vegas adds a left-shot option in Wotherspoon while Pittsburgh brings in Korczak to round out its right side.

What to watch: Watch for how each team slots its new defenseman into the pairing chart through training camp.