Lars Eller previously played for the Washington Capitals from 2016-23. Follow this tracker for the latest NHL news.

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,

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. After the trade, Kyle Dubas confirmed a poorly kept secret: He tried to find a suitor for Eller at last season’s trade deadline.