Penguins acquire defenseman Spencer Stastney from Oilers for Filip Hallander
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded forward Filip Hallander to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for defenseman Spencer Stastney. This transaction comes just three games into the 2026-27 NHL season, indicating Pittsburgh's intention to strengthen its defensive lineup. Stastney, 26, joins the Penguins after playing for the Nashville Predators and Oilers last season and has a contract with an annual average value of $1.525 million through the 2026-27 season. Hallander contributed three points in two games with Pittsburgh this season before the trade.
- •Penguins have acquired Spencer Stastney from Oilers.
- •Filip Hallander moves to Edmonton after scoring three points this season.
- •Stastney is signed through the 2026-27 season at $1.525 million AAV.
- •Trade occurs three games into the 2026-27 NHL season.
- 5:59 PMESPN NHL — Penguins trade Hallander to Oilers for Stastney
- 5:08 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins-Oilers Trade Details: Pittsburgh Adds Defenseman in Deal With Edmonton
"Pittsburgh will boost its defensive depth with the addition of Spencer Stastney, who played for the Predators and Oilers last season.
"The Penguins have acquired defenseman Spencer Stastney from the Oilers in exchange for forward Filip Hallander.
Sources
External links- ESPN NHLOct 7, 2026, 5:59 PMPenguins trade Hallander to Oilers for Stastney
The Penguins have acquired defenseman Spencer Stastney from the Oilers in exchange for forward Filip Hallander.
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 5:08 PMPenguins-Oilers Trade Details: Pittsburgh Adds Defenseman in Deal With Edmonton
Pittsburgh will boost its defensive depth with the addition of Spencer Stastney, who played for the Predators and Oilers last season.
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