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Penguins acquire Erik Karlsson; Petry to MTL, Granlund to Sharks

Erik Karlsson San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson against the Edmonton Oilers during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, April 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) (Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP)

PITTSBURGH — The Penguins’ long pursuit of defenseman Erik Karlsson finally paid off Sunday.

They acquired him from San Jose as part of a complex three-team deal.

The Penguins got Karlsson, blue-collar forward Rem Pitlick, prospect forward Dillon Hamaliuk and San Jose’s third-round draft choice in 2026.

The Sharks receive the Penguins’ first-round draft choice next year (top-1o protected), forward Mikael Granlund, third-pairing defenseman Jan Rutta and Montreal forward Mike Hoffman.

The Canadiens get Jeff Petry, goalie Casey DeSmith, prospect winger Nathan Legare and the Penguins’ second-round draft choice in 2025.

Karlsson’s contract has four years remaining and carries a salary-cap hit of $11.5 million. San Joe is retaining $1.5 million of that.

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