The Daily Goal Horn · Aug 7, 2023
NHL Rumors: Penguins trade for Erik Karlsson (UPDATED)
Update: The Penguins have acquired Erik Karlsson in a three-way trade with San Jose Sharks and Montreal Canadiens.
Per Penguins Press Release:
Pittsburgh acquires defenseman Erik Karlsson, forward Rem Pitlick, forward Dillon Hamaliuk and San Jose’s 2026 third-round draft pick.
San Jose acquires Pittsburgh’s 2024 first-round draft pick (top-10 protected), forward Mikael Granlund, defenseman Jan Rutta and forward Mike Hoffman.
Montreal acquires Pittsburgh’s 2025 second-round draft pick, defenseman Jeff Petry, goaltender Casey DeSmith and forward Nathan Legare.
The Sharks are retaining $1.5 million of Karlsson’s salary. Per Frank Seravalli, the Penguins are retaining 25% of Petry’s salary.