Penguins Acquire Forward Tanner Pearson From Los Angeles Kings

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Tanner Pearson from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Carl Hagelin, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Jim Rutherford.
Pearson's contract carries an average annual value of $3.75 million and he is signed through the 2020-21 season.

The 26-year old forward has tallied 69 goals, including 17 game-winning goals, and 144 points in 325 career games in six seasons with the Kings. He set career highs in goals (24) and points (44) during the 2016-17 season and has reached the 40-point plateau each of the past two seasons.
The 6-1, 201-pound Pearson scored 12 points (4G-8A) in 24 games in the 2014 playoffs, helping the Kings win their second Stanley Cup in franchise history. Pearson has contributed five goals and 15 points in 34 career playoff games.
The native of Kitchener, Ontario was drafted by Los Angeles in the first round (30th overall) of the 2012 NHL Draft held in Pittsburgh.