Penguins expected to select center Ilia Morozov in NHL draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins may select 6-foot-3 center Ilia Morozov in the upcoming NHL draft, according to Scott Wheeler's mock draft for The Athletic. As the Penguins look to retool following a playoff season, adding Morozov could strengthen their future center depth. Morozov recently completed a solid freshman year at Miami University, totaling 20 points in 36 games. His development shows promise for emerging as a key player in the NHL. The draft is set to take place later this month.
- •Pittsburgh Penguins made the playoffs this season but are retooling their roster.
- •Scott Wheeler predicts Ilia Morozov as their first-round pick in the draft.
- •Morozov posted 20 points in 36 games during his freshman year.
- •He had a previous season with 22 points in 59 games for Tri-City Storm.
- •The NHL draft is scheduled for later this month.
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"This would be an interesting pick for the Penguins.
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