Pittsburgh Penguins acquire Patrick Marleau
The Pittsburgh Penguins have landed veteran forward Patrick Marleau from the San Jose Sharks.
In return, Pittsburgh gave up a conditional third-round pick. If the Penguins win the Stanley Cup, the third becomes a second-rounder.
Marleau signed with the Sharks in October and has appeared in 58 games scoring 10 goals and another 10 assists. He has a cap hit of only $700,000.
He joins the Penguins looking to chase his first Stanley Cup championship.
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The #LetsgoPens acquired 40 y/o F Patrick Marleau (Yr 1/1 $700K Cap Hit) from #SJSharks for cond '20 3rd.#Pens add $154K Cap Hit for remainder of year.
Marleau:
-10G 20P in 57GP
-48% 5v5 GF, 49% DFF, 49.5% Corsi
-Repd by Brisson @CAAHockey https://t.co/mwkm6zs4GB
— PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) February 24, 2020