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Six Pittsburgh Penguins players, including Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, appeared in all 82 games of the season, while Bryan Rust is nominated for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for his work with the National Association of Young People Who Stutter. Forward Emil Bemstrom was scratched from the game against the New York Islanders, potentially saving the Penguins from giving up a higher draft pick due to a trade condition.
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forward Emil Bemstrom from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Alex Nylander and a conditional 2026 draft pick. Bemstrom, at 24, adds youth to the roster and provides potential forward depth, although his goal-scoring success in the AHL has not fully translated to the NHL. The trade's condition, which could upgrade the draft pick to a third-round selection if Bemstrom scores six goals this season, adds an intriguing element to the deal. While Bemstrom may not be a game-changer, he offers a slight improvement over some bottom-six options, and the Penguins are willing to take a chance on his offensive potential.
The Columbus Blue Jackets traded forward Emil Bemstrom to the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Alex Nylander and a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Bemstrom has 11 points in 32 games this season, while Nylander has spent most of the season in the AHL. The Penguins are currently eight points behind the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, while the Blue Jackets are in last place in the East.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired left wing Alex Nylander and a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for right wing Emil Bemstrom. Nylander, 25, has recorded 34 points in 98 career NHL games and is expected to join the Blue Jackets prior to Friday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. Bemstrom, 24, registered 69 points in 204 career games with the Blue Jackets and will now be part of the Penguins.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Emil Bemstrom from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for forward Alex Nylander and a conditional 2026 sixth-round draft pick. Bemstrom, signed through the 2023-24 season, has recorded 11 points in 32 games with the Blue Jackets and 14 points in eight games with their AHL affiliate this season. The 24-year-old Swedish forward has 69 points in 204 career NHL games and has also represented his country in international competitions.
Johnny Gaudreau scored the game-winning goal in overtime as the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2. Emil Bemstrom scored the tying goal on the power play in the third period, with Mikael Pyyhtia and Stanislav Svozil making their NHL debuts and getting assists. Andrew Peeke also scored, and Michael Hutchinson made 34 saves for the Blue Jackets. Kris Letang and Jake Guentzel scored for the Penguins, who were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since 2006.