Penguins ship Blueger to Golden Knights

The Pittsburgh Penguins traded forward Teddy Blueger to the Vegas Golden Knights for a 2024 third-round pick and defenseman Peter DiLiberatore, the teams announced Wednesday.

Blueger has recorded two goals and eight assists in 45 games this season. He's never cracked 30 points in his five-year NHL career but has proved to be an effective defense-first center.

Blueger carries a $2.2-million hit, creating more cap flexibility for the Pens, who are still in a playoff spot. He's set to be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year.

DiLiberatore, 22, has posted three points in 18 games with the AHL's Henderson Silver Knights this season. He was taken in the sixth round by Vegas in 2018.