Senators move Brassard to Penguins in three-team deal, get 2018 first-round pick
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators continue to make moves as the NHL trade deadline quickly approaches.
Ottawa acquired goaltending prospect Filip Gustavsson, defenceman Ian Cole, a 2018 first-round draft pick and a 2019 third-rounder from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday in a three-team deal also involving the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Senators sent forwards Derick Brassard and Vincent Dunn and Ottawa’s third-round selection in the 2018 draft back to the Penguins.
Ottawa will save some money in the deal as Brassard’s contract runs through 2018-19, with an annual average of US$5 million.