Penguins likely to select Tommy Bleyl in NHL Draft today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 1:37 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The 2026 NHL Draft begins today in Buffalo, New York, with the Penguins holding the 22nd overall pick. Analyst Corey Pronman suggests Pittsburgh will select defenseman Tommy Bleyl, who had an impressive rookie season in the QMJHL, amassing 81 points. Bleyl will return to Moncton next season before attending Michigan State in 2026-27, likely delaying his NHL debut.
- •Penguins have five total picks in this year's NHL Draft.
- •Tommy Bleyl recorded 81 points in 63 games this season.
- •Bleyl is set to play another season in the QMJHL.
- •He will attend Michigan State for the 2026-27 season.
- 1:37 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins Mocked To Select 81-Point Defenseman
"Pittsburgh has the 22nd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
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