Erik Karlsson, the defending Norris Trophy-winning defenseman, is a Pittsburgh Penguin.
The Penguins on Sunday acquired Karlsson in a complicated, three-team trade with the Sharks and Canadiens.
In addition to Karlsson, the Penguins acquired depth forward Rem Pitlick, minor-league forward Dillon Hamaliuk, and the Sharks' 2026 third-round pick. The Penguins sent a 2024 first-round pick, Mikael Granlund, and Jan Rutta to the Sharks, with the first-round pick being top-10 protected. That means that if the Penguins' pick falls within the first 10 picks of next summer's draft, they have the option to defer to 2025.