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Penguins Acquire Okuliar in Trade
14 Jun
Summary
- Oliver Okuliar joins Pittsburgh Penguins from Florida Panthers.
- Okuliar posted 15 goals and 14 assists in 46 SHL games.
- Emil Pieniniemi was traded to the Florida Panthers.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have bolstered their forward lineup by acquiring Oliver Okuliar from the Florida Panthers. This significant move brings a skilled offensive player to Pittsburgh.
Last season, Okuliar showcased his scoring ability with Skelleftea AIK in the Swedish Hockey League, netting 15 goals and 14 assists across 46 games. He was a key contributor to his team's championship run, tying for the league lead in postseason goals with six.
During the 2024-25 season, Okuliar also played for the Charlotte Checkers in the American Hockey League, where he accumulated 19 goals and 22 assists in 69 games. In this trade, the Penguins have sent defenseman Emil Pieniniemi to the Florida Panthers. Pieniniemi, a 21-year-old, was selected in the third round of the 2023 NHL Draft and recorded three points in nine games for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins last season.
