Penguins trade Brassard to Panthers

The Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday sent Derick Brassard, Riley Sheahan and three 2019 draft picks to the Florida Panthers for forwards Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann. The Panthers acquired second- and fourthround picks from the Penguins, along with the fourth-round pick that originally belonged to the Minnesota Wild. Brassard, 31, has played in 40 games this season and has nine goals and 15 points. Both Brassard and Sheahan can become unrestricted free agents on July 1. Bjugstad, 26, has five goals and 12 points in 32 games on the season.