Hockey

Penguins Trade for David Gustafsson from Winnipeg Jets

by
Richard Hayes
June 29, 2026

The Pittsburgh Penguins have made a significant move by acquiring forward David Gustafsson from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for defenseman Jack St. Ivany. The trade was officially announced by the Penguins through their official social media channels.

Gustafsson, who is set to become a restricted free agent, has been part of the Jets organization for the past seven seasons. During the 2025-26 season, he showcased his talent with the Manitoba Moose, the Jets’ AHL affiliate, where he tallied 10 goals and 32 points over 48 games. In total, Gustafsson has played 149 games in the NHL, contributing six goals and 20 points to his teams.

On the other hand, Jack St. Ivany has also been making his mark. He participated in 20 NHL games with the Penguins last season, accumulating seven points, all of which were assists. Additionally, he demonstrated his offensive capabilities in the AHL, recording one goal and six points in just eight games with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins this year. Over his career, St. Ivany has registered nine assists in 53 NHL games.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.

Richard Hayes

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