Penguins host memorable 2012 NHL Draft at PPG Paints Arena
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Last updated Jun 22, 2026
On June 22, 2012, the Pittsburgh Penguins hosted the NHL Draft at PPG Paints Arena, marking the first time the event was held in the city since 1997. The team, fresh off a playoff exit to the Philadelphia Flyers, made a significant trade, sending Jordan Staal to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for the No. 8 overall pick and other assets. With that pick, the Penguins selected Derrick Pouliot, who ultimately did not meet expectations. Additionally, Brandon Sutter, acquired in the trade, played three seasons with Pittsburgh before moving to Vancouver in a deal that brought Nick Bonino and Brian Dumoulin to the team. Staal later signed a substantial contract with Carolina and recently won the Conn Smythe Trophy.
- •2012 NHL Draft held at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
- •Penguins selected Derrick Pouliot with the No. 8 overall pick.
- •Jordan Staal traded to Carolina for the No. 8 pick and more.
- •Brandon Sutter played three seasons for the Penguins.
- •Staal recently won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2026.
- 6:27 PMYahoo Sports — On this date in Penguins history: 2012 NHL Draft held in Pittsburgh
"It was an electric night in Pittsburgh 14 years ago as the Penguins played host to the 2012 NHL Draft, which was held at PPG Paints Arena. Then known as the Consol Energy Center, the arena was only a couple of years old and Pittsburgh had landed the NHL Draft for the first time since […]
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