It’s Hump Day. There’s a lot of business to address. Let’s get to it. Lars Eller’s day began in Pittsburgh and ended with him headed to Washington — where he achieved his greatest success — as part of a rare trade between the Penguins and Capitals.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The Penguins announced on Tuesday night that they have acquired two draft picks in exchange for forward Lars Eller. In exchange for Eller, the Washington Capitals sent a 2027 third-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick back to Pittsburgh.

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a few more bodies at their optional morning skate in Cranberry on. In total, 12 players took to the ice. That represented an increase from the eight souls who were present for Monday’s session,