Florida Panthers Trade with Penguins for Defenseman

The Florida Panthers added to their organizational depth Saturday by swinging a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenseman Emil Pieniniemi. 

The Panthers gave up the rights to forward Oliver Okuliar in the deal.

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Pieniniemi, 21, has only played one season of North American pro hockey — and split it between the ECHL Wheeling Nailers and the AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

He did spend two seasons playing professionally in the Finnish Liiga, appearing in 39 games with Karpat.

Pieniniemi was originally a third-round pick of the Penguins in 2023.

ON DECK: FLORIDA PANTHERS OFFSEASON

NHL Free Agency: Opens July 1

Panthers Development Camp: Late June/Early July; IcePlex, Fort Lauderdale

Panthers Rookie Camp/Tournament: Late August/Early Sept.; Site TBA

Panthers Training Camp: Early/Mid September; Fort Lauderdale

2026-27 NHL Season Opens: Late September; Site, Opponent TBA

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