Penguins acquire 160th pick, select Belarusian goaltender in 2026 draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:33 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins traded with the Carolina Hurricanes to acquire the 160th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. They selected Belarusian goaltender Matvei Nikonovich, who posted strong statistics in the MHL with a.939 save percentage and a 1.96 goals-against average. This selection rounds out the Penguins' draft class, which included several key players and reflected their strategy of finding value late in the draft. The Penguins continue to build their roster with a focus on future potential in goaltending.
- •Penguins trade 2027 fifth-round pick for 160th overall selection.
- •Matvei Nikonovich had a 20-14-4 record in MHL.
- •He is known for strong tracking ability and power.
- •Penguins' 2026 draft class includes twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck.
- •Nikonovich was one of 31 goaltenders selected this year.
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — NHL Draft: Penguins Trade For Another Pick In 2026 Draft, Select Belarusian Goaltender
"The Penguins nabbed Carolina's 160th overall pick to land an upside goaltender from Belarus.
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