Trade Alert: Penguins deal D Vincent Desharnais to San Jose

Receives: 2028 Fifth-Round Pick 

Receives: D Vincent Desharnais

Trade Buzz: Vincent Desharnais is off to San Jose as his stint in Pittsburgh lasted about a month. With one year left on his contract ($2 Million AAV), the trade is said be more about the 50-man contract limit for flexibility prior to the deadline (cap space for this season) as some situations the Penguins are looking at could see them adding a long-term player with what is being described as a ‘significant’ [hide] cap hit. In addition, Pittsburgh this week has sought flexibility to open contract spots for To read this insider news, subscribe to get “Inside Access”!

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