Oilers Acquire Forward Hallander From Penguins for Defenceman Stastney
Hallander had 2 goals and 5 assists in 18 NHL games, while the Oilers add forward depth amid multiple injuries.
- On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Spencer Stastney from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward Filip Hallander, announced President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas.
- Stastney, 26, split the 2025-26 campaign between the Oilers and Nashville Predators, establishing career highs in games played and blocked shots .
- After appearing in just 18 games across four seasons, Hallander leaves Pittsburgh; the 26-year-old recorded one goal and two assists in two games this season.
- Facing injuries to Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Zach Hyman, Matthew Savoie, Jason Dickinson, and Mattias Janmark, the Oilers acquired Hallander to address forward depth.
- Hours before facing the Ducks in Anaheim, Calif., on Wednesday night, the Oilers completed the trade, with Stastney joining his third team in less than a year.
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Filip Hållander, 26, is changing country and club. The NHL Swede is ready for the Edmonton Oilers.
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