Penguins acquire massive winger Elmer Söderblom from Red Wings, betting on his size and upside for future offensive impact. Detroit secures future draft capital.
The Detroit Red Wings have traded forward Elmer Söderblom to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick originally owned by the San Jose Sharks, the teams announced.
Detroit added veteran winger David Perron on Thursday night with the Soderblom move likely operating as a corresponding move to free up a spot in the lineup.
Söderblom, 24, is a towering 6-foot-8 winger from Gothenburg, Sweden who was originally selected by Detroit in the sixth round (159th overall) of the 2019 NHL Draft. The Swedish forward has a pair of goals and an assist for three points in 38 games this season while primarily skating in a bottom-six role.
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Over his tenure in the Motor City, Soderblom appeared in 85 games with Detroit, recording 11 goals and 11 assists for 22 points while providing size and a physical presence on the wing. Söderblom is currently signed to a very manageable two-year contract with a $1.125 million cap hit that runs through next season.
Söderblom first made his NHL impact during the 2022–23 season when he scored five goals and eight points in 21 games during his rookie campaign with Detroit.
The move gives Pittsburgh another large winger with developmental upside as the club continues to reshape its forward group. Meanwhile, Detroit adds future draft capital by acquiring the Sharks’ 2026 third-round selection.
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