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Washington Capitals center Lars Eller knows how to win in the NHL. The veteran of over 1,100 games has lifted the Stanley Cup before, and he's looking forward to making another run at it this year with the Caps.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 4

Gear, group chats and goodbyes: What happens to a player when he’s dealt at the NHL Trade Deadline

Just days before March 7 at 3:00 p.m. ET, we continue to deliver at least one Trade Deadline focused feature every day at Daily Faceoff. Today, we explore what happens to players who find out they’ve been dealt on or around Deadline Day.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 26

Trade-deadline primer for Capitals

With the 4 Nations Face-Off now complete, the trade deadline looms large and is less than two weeks away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? We continue our look around the league with the Washington Capitals.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 23

1 player Penguins must acquire before 2025 NHL Trade Deadline

The Pittsburgh Penguins have refuted reports of a fire sale in recent weeks. After trading Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals earlier in the season, it appeared as if the team would start tearing things down.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 29

Capitals Activate Lars Eller, Reassign Hendrix Lapierre

The Washington Capitals have reportedly made a roster move to create room for Lars Eller’s activation but not necessarily the one they were expected to make.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / December 21

Capitals place Lars Eller on Injured Reserve, recall Henrik Rybinski from AHL

The Washington Capitals announced Saturday that forward Lars Eller has been placed on Injured Reserve (IR), and the club has recalled forward Henrik Rybinski from the American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears.

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / December 21

Capitals place F Lars Eller (illness) on injured reserve

Washington Capitals placed Lars Eller on injured reserve due to illness on Saturday and have recalled fellow forward Henrik Rybinski from Hershey of the American Hockey League.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21

Capitals give forward first NHL recall of short pro career

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 20

Penguins player who must be traded soon

The Pittsburgh Penguins have made some moves already in the 2024-25 season. The Penguins traded Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals in what some believed signaled the beginning of a rebuild.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 20

Capitals' recent trade acquisition placed on IR

Washington Capitals forward Lars Eller is expected to miss the team’s three remaining games before the holiday break with illness.

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NHL News / Breakaway on SI / November 21

Lars Eller Trade Paying Off for Penguins Lineup

A week has passed since the Pittsburgh Penguins traded Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals. Eller had been one of the Penguins' more consistent forwards, but his departure was necessary, according to Penguins' Hockey Ops President Kyle Dubas.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 20

Report: 28 teams have inquired about Hurricanes' Martin Necas

Luke Fox of Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs are lacking depth at center and it may be one thing that GM Brad Treliving needs to address before the trade deadline.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / November 18

Multiple Teams Interested in Penguins Defenseman

The Pittsburgh Penguins have gotten off to a weak start to the 2024-25 season and will likely be sellers at the NHL trade deadline for the second straight season.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / November 17

Penguins Forward Likely Trade Piece Before Deadline

It’s safe to say that the Pittsburgh Penguins have been disappointed with their start to the 2024-25 season as they sit near the bottom of the NHL. With not much room left to sink, it’s expected that the Penguins will again be sellers at the trade deadline.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 14

The 2 players Penguins will trade next after Lars Eller deal

The Pittsburgh Penguins are off to a miserable start to the 2024 season. They have 15 points out of 18 games heading into Thursday’s action and have already made a trade.

NHL News / New Jersey Hockey Now / November 14

Fire Sale? Devils Trade Targets to Poach From Penguins

It appears there is a potential fire sale happening in the Steel City. The Pittsburgh Penguins took a step in the retool/rebuilding process on Tuesday, trading Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals in exchange for draft capital.

Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / November 14

Veteran Center Ecstatic to Rejoin Capitals

The Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins were unlikely trade partners, but the two teams swung an early season deal. The Penguins sent veteran center Lars Eller to the Caps for a pair of draft picks.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 13

Grading Lars Eller trade between Penguins, Capitals

The Pittsburgh Penguins were destroyed on Monday night by the Dallas Stars. Pittsburgh has had some horrible performances early in the 2024-25 campaign.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Flamesnation / November 13

Around the NHL: The Penguins traded Lars Eller to the Capitals

Just because the trade deadline is still months away, doesn’t mean trades don’t happen early in the season! On Tuesday evening, two Metropolitan Division teams linked up on a deal, with the Pittsburgh Penguins sending Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 12

Capitals acquire F Lars Eller from Penguins

The Washington Capitals acquired center Lars Eller from the rival Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in 2025 and a third-round pick in 2027.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 12

Capitals Reunite with Stanley Cup Hero Lars Eller in Trade with Penguins

The Washington Capitals have re-acquired veteran center Lars Eller from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a 2027 third-round draft pick and a 2025 fifth-round draft pick originally belonging to Chicago.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

Penguins Trade Lars Eller to the Capitals for Draft Picks

On Nov. 12, the soaring Washington Capitals added to their center depth in an out-of-the-blue move. The Pittsburgh Penguins, sitting at 6-9-2, traded Lars Eller in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / November 12

Penguins Trade: Lars Eller Back to Capitals, Small Return

The Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t get the shakeup trade they may have needed Tuesday, but general manager Kyle Dubas did work the phones and shipped Lars Eller back to his hockey home, the Washington Capitals.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Penguins trade Lars Eller to Capitals for ’25 fifth-round pick, ’27 third-round pick

The Washington Capitals announced on Tuesday they’ve acquired veteran forward Lars Eller from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round pick and 2027 third-round pick.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 12

Penguins start selling players early in trade with Capitals

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 18

Penguins’ Lars Eller makes eye-opening emotional admission after loss

The Pittsburgh Penguins witnessed history on Wednesday night. However, the momentum from the Penguins’ comeback win over the Buffalo Sabres did not carry over to Friday night.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / February 10, 2024

Penguins Room: Sullivan Knocks Team; Eller Frustrated

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The Pittsburgh Penguins stockpiled scoring chances and puck possession but scored only one goal. They also gave up as many scoring chances as they earned, and coach Mike Sullivan had no desire to offer praise for the things done well.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / January 10, 2024

Penguins Center Lars Eller: Easy to Overlook, Hard to Overrate

CRANBERRY — This has been a season of surprises for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and a lot of them haven’t been particularly pleasant. There’s the power play that should be among the NHL’s most menacing, but which has settled near the bottom of the rankings for most of the past three-plus months.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 3, 2022