Canucks acquire Tanner Pearson from Penguins

...in exchange for Erik Gudbranson

PEARSON_FINAL
By Canucks Media Relations @Canucks / Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver, B.C. -Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has acquired forward Tanner Pearson from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for defenceman Erik Gudbranson.

Pearson, 26, has split the season between the Los Angeles Kings (one assist in 17 games) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (9-5-14 in 44 games). He was acquired by the Penguins earlier this season on November 14 in exchange for Carl Hagelin.

PIT@TBL: Pearson nets goal from the high slot

In 2017.18, Pearson ranked sixth on the Kings in scoring with 40 points (15-25-40). He was also one of four Kings skaters to appear in all 82 games. The season prior, the 6-1, 200-pound forward had 44 points (24-20-44) and set NHL career highs in goals, points and shots on goal (127).
Pearson has collected 158 points (78-80-158) in 369 NHL games. He also has 15 points (5-10-15) in 30 Stanley Cup Playoff games and helped the Kings win the Stanley Cup in 2014.
The Kitchener, Ontario, native was selected by Los Angeles in the first round, 30th overall, at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

FLA@PIT: Pearson gives Penguins early lead

NEWS: Canucks also acquired Linus Karlsson from the San Jose Sharks at the Trade Deadline

News Feed

The Show Behind the Show: A Look at Award-Winning Canucks’ Game Entertainment Team

Game Notes: Canucks vs. Red Wings

Canucks Continue Homestand with Red Wings in Town for Monday Night Matchup

Help Make the Holidays Brighter, Bring a Shoebox to Rogers Arena on December 11

Aatu Räty Leads the Way with Three-Point Night in Canucks 4-2 Win Over Wild

Canucks Hit the Ice on Saturday Night for Hockey Night in Canada Game Against Wild

Game Notes: Canucks vs. Wild

From Bulacan to the Big Leagues: A Full-Circle Moment for Ferdie De Guzman

Drew O’Connor Joins Canucks Insider Podcast to Chat About Consistency, Finding His Scoring Touch, and a Summer Cooking Class

Game Notes: Canucks vs. Mammoth

Canucks Begin Four-Game Homestand with Mammoth in Town on Friday Night

Karlsson Continues to Climb with Consistent Play

Game Notes: Canucks at Avalanche

Canucks Close Road Trip in Colorado and Nils Höglander Returns to Practice

Tom Willander Speaks on his Defensive Strengths, Expanding his Game, and Getting Shifts with Quinn Hughes

CANUCKS FOR KIDS FUND GIVING TUESDAY 50/50 RAFFLE ON SALE NOW

Canucks Close California Swing with Saturday Night Matchup Against Kings

Game Notes: Canucks at Kings