Erik Karlsson is now a Penguin. ottnews
Pittsburgh traded a 2024 first-round pick, forward Mikael Granlund and defenceman Jan Rutta to San Jose and goaltender Casey DeSmith, defenceman Jeff Petry, a 2025 second-round pick and prospect Nathan Legare to Montreal as part of the deal for the three-time Norris Trophy winner.Karlsson is the first defenceman to be traded fresh off winning the Norris as the NHL's top defenceman since Doug Harvey in 1961.
"While it is always difficult to trade a player of the calibre of Erik Karlsson, this trade accomplishes several goals for our franchise," Sharks general manager Mike Grier said. "It adds two forwards to our roster who have proven ability to produce offensively at the NHL level and solidifies our NHL defence corps.
As part of the trade, the Penguins also received forward Rem Pitlick, prospect Dillon Hamaliuk and San Jose's 2026 third-round pick. The Sharks also got Mike Hoffman from the Canadiens.
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