More on the Hallander/Stastney trade

Pittsburgh Penguins assistant general manager Jason Spezza explained the decision to trade forward Filip Hallander to the Edmonton Oilers for defenseman Spencer Stastney. Spezza noted that Pittsburgh needed to address a forward surplus, leading the team to deem Hallander expendable, while Edmonton sought a forward and held excess depth on defense.

PensBurgh's Jim Rixner argues the swap helped both clubs avoid losing surplus players on waivers. Spezza highlighted Stastney's skating and puck-moving ability, which bolsters Pittsburgh's defensive depth as returning injured forwards create further roster-trimming decisions.