Oilers acquire forward Hallander from Penguins

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired centre Filip Hallander from the Pittsburgh Penguins, acquiring him in exchange for defenceman Spencer Stastney. The trade comes as the Oilers deal with injuries to several forwards, including Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Zach Hyman, Matthew Savoie, Jason Dickinson and Mattias Janmark. Hallander, 26, had a goal and two assists in two games with Pittsburgh this season.

He was a second-round pick of the Penguins in the 2018 NHL draft. Stastney, 26, from Woodridge, Ill, has not appeared in a game yet this season. The Oilers acquired the blueliner from Nashville for a third-round pick in 2027 on Dec. 12. Stastney had three goals and 15 assists over 81 games with the Predators before the trade.

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