Capitals fans are pointing out a fun fact about the Hagelin trade that Pens fans won't like at all

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The Washington Capitals are gearing up for what they hope is another deep playoff run as they try to win the Stanley Cup for a second-straight season. On Thursday, the team retooled up front with the acquisition of Carl Hagelin from the Kings.

#TradeCentre ALERT: #Capitals acquire F Carl Hagelin from the L.A. Kings for a 2019 3rd-Round Pick & conditional 2020 6th-Round Pick

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Hagelin was traded earlier this season from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles and now he's back in the Metropolitan Division with a chance to win a third Stanley Cup. The former Ranger and Duck won the Cup twice with the Penguins and following the trade to the Capitals, hockey fans couldn't help but point out this fact that Pens fans probably won't enjoy.

Important to Remember: the Penguins are now paying Carl Hagelin to play for the Capitals.
— For Pucks Sake Podcast (@ForPucksSakePod) February 21, 2019

This gets better every time I read it
— Daniel Collins (@Collins512) February 21, 2019

This is amazing
— Chase Castle (@ccastle94) February 21, 2019

Pretty hilarious Pittsburgh Penguins are paying Carl Hagelin to play for the Washington Capitals.
— Loud noises (@hockeeyyy) February 21, 2019

Last year @GoldenKnights financed a trade for @penguins brassard. This year pens financed trade for #ALLCAPS 🙏 boyz hold Hagelin money 250K @TheDanKingerski
— All that matters 2018 Stanley Cup Champion (@samb999) February 21, 2019

Think about this:
The Penguins are paying Hagelin to play for the Caps.
— -SR71-🏒 (@Hudak_SR71) February 21, 2019

The Penguins and Capitals have squared off in the playoffs in each of the last three years, so come the postseason, Pittsburgh could be paying Hagelin to try and eliminate them.

(H/T: /r/hockey)