Why the Penguins made the deal: They were interested in Kevin Shattenkirk and the rival Washington Capitals landed him. The Penguins probably had to make the deal through Tampa Bay because the Flyers and Penguins are intense rivals. Penguins bolster defenseĭeal: The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired Mark Streit from Tampa Bay Lightning for a fourth-round pick in 2018.Īnalysis: Streit is an offensive defenseman who can add spark to a power play or transition game. Why the Blue Jackets made the deal: Blue Jackets just wanted to add more depth in preparation for the playoffs. Blue Jackets, Stars complete minor tradeĭeal: Columbus Blue Jackets acquired left wing Lauri Korpikoski, 30, from the Dallas Stars for prospect defenseman Dillon Heatherington.Īnalysis: Korpikoski is veteran role player who is now joining his fifth NHL team.
The Pittsburgh Penguins end up with puck-moving defenseman Mark Streit after he was was first traded from Philadelphia to Tampa Bay. Filppula's offensive production has declined and his no-movement clause meant the Lightning would have had to protect him in the expansion draft.ģ.
Tampa Bay general manager Steve Yzerman was able to move Valtteri Filppula's $5 million cap hit. Some potential trading partners didn't like his playoff bonus structure.Ģ. The Arizona Coyotes didn't move Radim Vrbata. USA TODAY Sports NHL columnist Kevin Allen and editor Jimmy Hascup break down the trades and discuss the rumors.
