Penguins Acquire Forward Elmer Soderblom from the Detroit Red Wings in Exchange for a 2026 Third-Round Draft Pick
elmer soderblom was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for a 2026 third-round draft pick (originally San Jose), it was announced today (ET). The move was announced by Kyle Dubas, President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Pittsburgh Penguins. Soderblom arrives under contract through the 2026-27 season with an average annual value of $1. 125 million.
Trade details and contract
The Penguins exchanged a 2026 third-round pick (originally belonging to San Jose) to acquire the 6-foot-8, 252-pound forward. elmer soderblom is signed through the 2026-27 season and carries an average annual value of $1. 125 million on his current contract. The transaction was announced today (ET) by Kyle Dubas, President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Pittsburgh Penguins.
Elmer Soderblom — stats and history
This season, elmer soderblom appeared in 39 games and recorded two goals, one assist and three points. Across parts of the last three NHL seasons, all with Detroit, he has accumulated 22 points (11 goals, 11 assists) in 86 career regular-season games. In the American Hockey League with the Grand Rapids Griffins, he skated in 119 career games with 23 goals, 31 assists and 54 points, and he has appeared in 10 Calder Cup Playoff games over parts of two seasons.
Before coming to North America, elmer soderblom played parts of three seasons from 2019-22 with Frolunda in the SHL and tallied 38 points (24 goals, 14 assists) in 90 career regular-season games. He also represented his country at the 2021 World Junior Championship and at the 2019 World Under-18 Championship, where he won a gold medal. Detroit selected him in the sixth round, 159th overall, of the 2019 NHL Draft.
Immediate reactions and personnel notes
Kyle Dubas, President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Pittsburgh Penguins, announced the acquisition. The trade brings a large forward with NHL and AHL experience into Pittsburgh’s organization and gives the team a player under team control through 2026-27 at a $1. 125 million AAV. The Red Wings moved the player in exchange for a 2026 third-round selection originally held by San Jose.
Quick context
elmer soderblom has played parts of three NHL seasons, all with Detroit, and spent time in the AHL with Grand Rapids. His size and prior scoring in the SHL and international tournaments are part of the record accompanying the acquisition.
What’s next
The Penguins will integrate elmer soderblom into their roster plans while he remains under contract through 2026-27. Expect the organization to determine his immediate role and whether he joins the NHL lineup or continues development within the club’s system as decisions are made in the coming days (ET).
