Penguins Trade Michael Bunting to Predators for Luke Schenn, Tommy Novak

The Pittsburgh Penguins are trading forward Michael Bunting to the Nashville Predators in a deal that brings defenseman Luke Schenn and center Tommy Novak to Pittsburgh, according to Elliotte Friedman. It’s not clear why either team would be making a hockey trade or buying considering their place in the standings. It could be the precursor to other trades.

Hearing Michael Bunting being traded from Pittsburgh to Nashville

Believe Luke Schenn and Tommy Novak part of return

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 6, 2025

Bunting is a skilled winger who hasn’t stuck long with many of the teams he’s played for. Meanwhile, the Penguins bolster their roster with Schenn, a veteran defenseman known for his physical play and defensive reliability. There was talk he could be a player moved, but the belief was that it might be to a team trying to trade for his brother Brayden. Novak is a playmaking center who can contribute offensively.

Just moments earlier, the Penguins did a different deal, sending defenseman Vinny Desharnais to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 2028 5th Round Pick.

With the trade deadline approaching, it will be intriguing to see if other trade dominos fall.

If not, Nashville strengthens its forward corps, while Pittsburgh makes a swap on its blue line.

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