Penguins Acquire Karlsson in Blockbuster 3-Team Trade Involving Sharks and Canadiens
- Karlsson traded from Sharks to Penguins in deal involving multiple players and draft picks.
- Penguins give up first-round pick, Granlund, Rutta, DeSmith, Petry, second-round pick, and Legare.
- Canadiens receive Petry, DeSmith, Legare, and second-round pick from Penguins.
- Sharks looking to rebuild, while Penguins aim to compete with Crosby, Malkin, Letang, and Karlsson.
- Karlsson recently won his third Norris Trophy; first defenseman traded after Norris win since 1961.