NHL Trade: Hurricanes Trade Ron Hainsey To Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins trade for Ron Hainsey

 

 

The Carolina Hurricanes have traded defenseman Ron Hainsey to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a 2017 2nd round pick and Danny Kristo.

The 35-year old Hainsey was drafted 13th overall in the 1st round of the 2000 draft by the Montreal Canadiens. Hainsey carries a $2.83 million cap hit.

The 26-year old Kristo was drafted 56th overall in the 2nd round of the 2008 draft by the Montreal Canadiens. He carries a $575,000 NHL cap hit.

Chris Johnston: The Hurricanes retain 50 percent of Hainsey’s contract.

Ron Hainsey

Danny Kristo

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