Gabriel D'Aigle aims for NHL transition with Pittsburgh Penguins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 1:57 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltending prospect Gabriel D'Aigle is preparing to make a full-time jump to professional hockey next season. After gaining valuable experience with the Wheeling Nailers in the ECHL and performing well in the QMJHL with Victoriaville, D'Aigle expressed confidence in the Penguins' development approach. The 19-year-old, who has faced significant shot volume during his junior career, is expected to be a key player for the Penguins' ECHL affiliate next season as the organization continues to develop its goaltending depth.
- •D'Aigle played games with the Wheeling Nailers last season.
- •He had a.925 save percentage in ECHL appearances.
- •D'Aigle faced the fourth-most shots in the QMJHL last season.
- •The Penguins' goaltending prospects include Sergei Murashov and Joel Blomqvist.
- •D'Aigle trusts the Penguins' staff to guide his professional development.
- 1:57 AMYahoo Sports — 'I'm In Really Good Hands With The Penguins': Goaltending Prospect Eager To Make Permanent Jump To Pros
"Pittsburgh Penguins' goaltending prospect Gabriel D'Aigle is ready to transition full-time to the pros next season, and he trusts the path that the organization's development staff has laid out for him.
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