PITTSBURGH, PA - FEBRUARY 04: Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Vincent Desharnais (7) skates during the third period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New Jersey Devils on February 4, 2025, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA.

Penguins deal Desharnais to Sharks

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The Pittsburgh Penguins traded defenseman Vincent Desharnais to the San Jose Sharks for a fifth-round pick in 2028, the club announced Wednesday.

Pittsburgh acquired Desharnais from the Vancouver Canucks last month as part of the return for blue-liner Marcus Pettersson. Desharnais signed a two-year, $4-million deal with Vancouver over the offseason.

The 28-year-old spent the previous two seasons with the Edmonton Oilers. He set career highs in games played (78), points (11), and average ice time (15:44) last season but only has three points in 44 appearances in 2024-25.

The 6-foot-7 rearguard is most known for his physicality and should be in the mix for a depth spot on the Sharks' blue line.

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