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Penguins Acquire 6-Foot-8 Forward Elmer Söderblom From Red Wings for 2026 Third-Round Pick

Detroit quickly repurposed the pick in the Justin Faulk deal, underscoring its push for playoff-tested experience.

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Oct 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Elmer Soderblom (85) moves in for a shot against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Dec 2, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Elmer Soderblom (85) skates with the puck in the second period against the Boston Bruins at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Pittsburgh sent Detroit a 2026 third-rounder that originally belonged to San Jose via the Penguins’ Erik Karlsson trade, with both teams confirming the deal before the deadline.
  • The 24-year-old Söderblom, listed at 6-foot-8 and 252 pounds, has two goals and one assist in 39 games this season and 22 points across 86 NHL games.
  • He is under contract through 2026–27 at a $1.125 million AAV, aligning with Kyle Dubas’ aim to add younger, NHL-ready depth on manageable cap hits.
  • Detroit rerouted the acquired third-round pick in a package for defenseman Justin Faulk and also re-acquired David Perron in separate business.
  • GM Steve Yzerman said Söderblom had been in and out of the lineup and that Detroit could fill a 13th-forward role internally, influencing the decision to move him.