Penguins Trade Beauvillier to Capitals for Draft Pick

The Pittsburgh Penguins have made several significant trades as they prepare for another season without a playoff berth, currently sitting last in the Metropolitan Division. General Manager Kyle Dubas has acquired Conor Timmins and Connor Dewar from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a late-round draft pick, while also trading Anthony Beauvillier to the Washington Capitals for a 2025 second-round pick. Beauvillier has had a decent season with 13 goals and seven assists but will now join the Capitals in their playoff push. Additionally, the Penguins briefly acquired defenseman Luke Schenn from the Nashville Predators before trading him to the Winnipeg Jets for draft picks, marking a busy trade period for the team. These moves reflect Dubas's strategy to reshape the roster despite the Penguins' disappointing season. Captain Sidney Crosby faces the prospect of missing the playoffs for a third consecutive year, the longest stretch in his career.