The Panthers traded their No. 1 overall pick in the NHL entry draft to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.

In return, the Panthers move down to Pittsburgh's original No. 3 position and acquired Mikael Samuelsson.

It is the Penguins first No. 1 pick since 1984, when they selected Mario Lemieux. According to The Sports Network of Canada, Pittsburgh is expected to select goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury.

The Panthers, who won the NHL's annual draft lottery last month, were rumored to be shopping their No. 1 selection.