The Pittsburgh Penguins traded winger Conor Sheary and defenseman Matt Hunwick to Buffalo Wednesday for a conditional fourth-round draft pick. The move saves the Penguins more than $5 million under the NHL salary cap, and will allow them to sign defenseman Jack Johnson. The 31-year old Johnson is expected to sign a five-year deal by the weekend. The Pens may also be interested in bringing back former winger Chris Kunitz. Penguins trade Sheary and Hunwick
The Pittsburgh Penguins traded winger Conor Sheary and defenseman Matt Hunwick to Buffalo Wednesday for a conditional fourth-round draft pick. The move saves the Penguins more than $5 million under the NHL salary cap, and will allow them to sign defenseman Jack Johnson. The 31-year old Johnson is expected to sign a five-year deal by the weekend. The Pens may also be interested in bringing back former winger Chris Kunitz.