Penguins trade Brassard, Sheahan to Panthers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded forwards Derick Brassard and Riley Sheahan to the Florida Panthers, the team announced Friday.

Pittsburgh acquired forwards Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann in the deal, while also sending Florida one second-round and two fourth-round 2019 draft picks.

TRADE ALERT: The Penguins have acquired forwards Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann from the Florida Panthers in exchange for Derick Brassard and Riley Sheahan and three draft picks.

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— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 1, 2019

Bjugstad, 26, is signed through the 2020-21 season, carrying an average annual value of $4.1 million. He will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of his deal.

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McCann, 22, is signed through next season and carries an average annual value of $1.25 million. He will be a restricted free agent upon the completion of his deal.

Nick Bjugstad (@NBjugstad72) will wear #27 and Jared McCann (@jaredmccann19) will wear #19.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 1, 2019

Bjugstad, who is in his sixth full NHL season, had five goals and 12 points in 32 games with Florida this year. Last year, he suited up for all 82 games and scored 19 goals and a career-best 49 points.

Bjugstad’s father, Scott, was a right wing for the Penguins in 1988-89.

McCann has eight goals and 18 points in 46 games this year. Last year -- the best of his four-year career -- he had career highs with nine goals, 19 assists, 28 points and a plus-11 in 68 games.

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