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With Malkin Injured, Pittsburgh Penguins Make Major Trade
With Geno's return to the lineup uncertain, the Penguins acquired some help at his position.
PITTSBURGH, PA — New Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ron Hextall has made his first trade with the team, acquiring Los Angeles Kings winger Jeff Carter from the Los Angeles Kings. In exchange for Carter, the Penguins will send a 2022 conditional third-round pick and a 2023 conditional fourth-round pick to the Kings.
The Penguins announced the trade early on Monday.
TRADE ALERT : The Penguins have acquired forward Jeff Carter from the Kings in exchange for conditional 2022 third-round and 2023 fourth-round draft picks. Details: https://t.co/BKusJTPLA0 pic.twitter.com/sld5HkyYp6
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 12, 2021
The trade raises doubts about center Evgeni Malkin's return to the lineup this season. Malkin, who recently was injured, has been listed as week-to-week for returning to the ice.
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Carter helped the Kings win two Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014. He is the franchises 10th-leading goal scored all-time and is first in scoring overtime goals..
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