The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded Tyler Kennedy to the San Jose Sharks for a second round pick, the teams announced. The Penguins acquire the 50th overall selection in the draft and now have seven picks. In addition to now having the 50th overall selection in the draft, Pittsburgh has picks 77 and 89th overall in the third round. The Penguins pick once in the fourth round (119th overall), twice in the sixth round (164th, 179th) and once in the seventh round (209th overall).
Don’t be surprised if one of the Penguins first three picks is moved for a roster player.
Headlines
—Goals in three straight games since returning from injury, Sidney Crosby scores the Overtime winner Friday night, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 2-1 OT win against the Detroit Red Wings—
Bryan Rust scored his 20th goal of the season and added an assist in the Penguins 2-1 win. Rust has 20 goals and 22 assists in just 34 games
With a goal and 3 assists in his first action since Nov 9, Sidney Crosby collects a four point night in the 7-3 win over the Wild
—Career High: 19 goals in just 32 games this season —