PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forward Jeff Carter from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for conditional 2022 third-round and 2023 fourth-round draft picks, it was announced early Monday morning.
Signed through the 2021-22 season, Carter’s contract has an average annual value of $5,272,727, the Penguins said. Los Angeles will retain 50% of the 36-year-old’s salary.
This year, Carter has had eight goals, 11 assists and 19 points in 40 games.
TRADE ALERT 🚨: The Penguins have acquired forward Jeff Carter from the Kings in exchange for conditional 2022 third-round and 2023 fourth-round draft picks.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 12, 2021
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Carter spent the last 10 seasons with the Kings, winning Stanley Cups with the team in 2012 and 2014. He’s also a two-time NHL All-Star.
Carter previously played for the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Philadelphia Flyers.
At the 2014 Olympics, Carter won a gold medal with Sidney Crosby and Team Canada. Carter is from London, Ontario.
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