Penguins draft forward Liam Ruck and prepare for Day 2 of NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 2:59 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The NHL Draft continues on June 27, 2026, with the Pittsburgh Penguins beginning Day 2 with four selections, including the seventh pick in Round 2, which is the 39th overall. On Day 1, the team selected forward Liam Ruck with the 22nd pick, raising speculation about potentially drafting his brother, Markus, later in the event. Updates will follow as selections are made throughout the day.
- •Penguins hold four selections on Day 2 of the NHL Draft.
- •Team selected Liam Ruck with the 22nd overall pick on Day 1.
- •Penguins have the 39th pick overall in Round 2.
- •Speculation exists about potentially drafting Markus Ruck.
- 2:59 PMYahoo Sports — Live updates: Here’s who the Penguins picked during Day 2 of the 2026 NHL Draft
"WPXI is keeping track of all the Penguins' moves during the draft.
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