To NSH: Brooks Orpik, Casey Pierro-Zobotel (prospect), Year 3 PIT 2
To PIT: Martin Erat, $3.5M
Nashville helps out Pittsburgh's salary cap situation by acquiring Orpik only for Pittsburgh to bring in a much needed RW'er, Martin Erat, a higher paid player. 'Huh?', you may say. But the Penguins have plans to release a few players to bring the cap level back to an even $56M. The Penguins also part ways with a prospect and a draft pick to cover the expense of Erat and also get a little cash on the side.
The Penguins agree to this deal.