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Penguins Acquire Okuliar From Panthers
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- Jun 13, 2026
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- 99
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Summary
Penguins pull off a savvy trade, acquiring forward Oliver Okuliar from the Panthers in exchange for defenseman Emil Pieniniemi. The 26-year-old Slovakian, still a restricted free agent, lit up the Swedish Hockey League with 29 points in 46 games and led his team to a championship, tying for playoff goals. He also shined internationally, suiting up for Slovakia at the 2026 Olympics and World Championship, and has AHL experience with the Charlotte Checkers, where he tallied 41 points in 69 games. With a proven track record across leagues and borders, Okuliar could be a key addition to Pittsburgh’s roster once his contract is finalized. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/085c2a2ec07d255f