Pierre-Olivier Joseph traded to St. Louis Blues in exchange for salary dump Mathieu Joseph
Joseph, 24, has recorded 23 points and 52 penalty minutes in 161 career NHL games since being selected by the Penguins with the 23rd overall pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
Joseph is a right-handed shot who can play either forward position. He has spent the majority of his NHL career with the Penguins, but he was traded to the Ottawa Senators in March 2023. Joseph has yet to play a game for the Senators.
The Blues are hoping that Joseph can provide some secondary scoring and add some grit to their lineup. He is a physical player who is not afraid to go into the corners and battle for the puck.
Joseph is expected to join the Blues for their next game, which is at home against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.
The NHL trade deadline is March 3, so the Blues had to make a move to improve their team before then. Joseph is a young player with a lot of potential, so he could be a valuable addition to the Blues.
The Penguins are getting a good return for Joseph in Mathieu Joseph, who is a skilled centerman with a lot of upside. Joseph, 26, has recorded 73 points and 106 penalty minutes in 192 career NHL games since being selected by the Lightning with the 105th overall pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
Joseph is a left-handed shot who can play either forward position. He has spent the majority of his NHL career with the Lightning, but he was traded to the Senators in March 2023. Joseph has yet to play a game for the Senators.
The Penguins are hoping that Joseph can provide some secondary scoring and add some skill to their lineup. He is a skilled player who is good at making plays and creating chances for his teammates.
Joseph is expected to join the Penguins for their next game, which is at home against the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.