Pittsburgh sent minor - league forward Danny Kristo and a draft pick to the Hurricanes in exchange for the 35 - year - old Hainsey , whose long wait to play in the postseason may finally be over .
The Penguins acquired defenseman Ron Hainsey from Carolina Thursday .
Penguins sent minor - league forward Danny Kristo and a draft pick to the Carolina in exchange for the 35 - year - old defenseman , whose long wait to play in the postseason may finally be over .
The Penguins acquired defenseman Ron Hainsey from Carolina Thursday .