Pittsburgh Penguins – Pittsburgh bolsters its defensive depth by acquiring Spencer Stastney from Edmonton in a move that sends forward Filip Hallander to the Oilers.
The trade call came through today, signaling a shuffle in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ roster as President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas finalized a deal to bring defenseman Spencer Stastney to the organization. In exchange, forward Filip Hallander heads to the Edmonton Oilers.
Stastney arrives in Pittsburgh with a contract that runs through the 2026-27 season, carrying an average annual value of $1.525 million. At 26 years old. the Woodridge. Illinois native is coming off his most active professional campaign. having split the 2025-26 season between Edmonton and the Nashville Predators.
That recent season saw Stastney post career highs across the board. including 66 games played. two goals. eight assists. 10 points. and 63 blocked shots. His impact was felt particularly on the defensive side of the puck. where he averaged 1:27 of shorthanded time-on-ice per game for a Nashville penalty-killing unit that ranked fifth in the league.
Standing at 5-foot-11 and 196 pounds, Stastney brings four seasons of professional experience to the Penguins. His NHL career currently spans 117 regular-season games, during which he has recorded four goals and 15 assists for 19 total points. He also brings a small dose of postseason intensity. having appeared in three career Stanley Cup Playoff games with Nashville. where he maintained a plus-1 rating.
His journey to this point began as a fifth-round selection—131st overall—in the 2018 NHL Draft. Before reaching the pros. he spent four seasons at the University of Notre Dame between 2018 and 2022. earning the role of alternate captain during his final collegiate year. His development included time with the U.S. National Team Development Program from 2016-18 and international experience at the 2020 World Junior Championship and the 2018 World Under-18 Championship. where he captured a silver medal.
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