Two playoff contenders surprisingly trade two defenseman.

The St. Louis Blues and the Pittsburhg Penguins have concluded a trade. A surprising and rare trade between two teams who have high hopes for the post season. The Penguins have acquired defenseman Ian Cole from the Blues, who in exchange will receive defenseman Robert Bortuzzo and a 7th round draft pick from the Penguins. Its as close as you can get to a player for player trade without it being so, a 7th round pick does not carry a ton of value in the NHL. Cole has 4 goals and 5 assists for 9 points in 54 games with the Blues this season. Bortuzzo has 2 goals and 4 assists for 6 points in 38 games with the Penguins this season.