TRADE: Penguins acquire forward from Los Angeles Kings

According to multiple sources, Tanner Pearson has been dealt to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

TSN’s Darren Dreger broke the news just before noon on Twitter. Pearson has spent the past 6 seasons with the LA Kings, winning the Stanley Cup during the 2014 season.

In 17 GP this season, Pearson has racked up 1 assist and 8 PIM. He was a 1st round draft pick (30th overall) in the 2012 NHL entry draft. In his last 26 regular season games, Pearson has 0 goals and 5 assists.

More to follow…

EDIT:

Carl Hagelin is the name mentioned being swapped for Pearson. According to Bob McKenzie, the deal is one-for-one.

Hagelin has picked up 3 points in 16 GP this season with the Penguins. Hagelin was selected in the 6th round (168th overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He is a 2x Cup winner. This will be Hagelin’s fourth team, after spending seasons with New York Rangers and the Anaheim Ducks.

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