Kale Dach named No. 19 among Penguins' top prospects for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Kale Dach ranks as the No. 19 prospect for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2026, following a strong performance in the WHL. Drafted in the seventh round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, Dach recorded 34 goals and 75 points in 63 games playing for the Calgary Hitmen. He also showcased his offensive skills during the playoffs, scoring at a point-per-game pace. Penguins' director of player development Tom Kostopoulos praised Dach's leadership and growing two-way game. Dach is set to join Penn State University for the 2026-27 season, which will further aid his development.
- •Kale Dach is the No. 19 prospect for 2026.
- •He scored 34 goals and 75 points in the WHL.
- •Dach impressed with playoffs performance, scoring at point-per-game pace.
- •He will join Penn State University for 2026-27 season.
- •Director Tom Kostopoulos highlights Dach's leadership and improvement.
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — Top-20 Penguins' Prospects 2026, No. 19: Forward Looking More Like Late-Round Steal
"It's officially another season, another prospects ranking for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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