Penguins prepare for 2026 NHL Draft with five selections in Buffalo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:32 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The 2026 NHL Draft is set for June 26-27 in Buffalo, New York. The Pittsburgh Penguins currently have five draft picks, including three in the first two rounds. They hold Round 1, Pick 22, Round 2, Pick 39 (acquired from Winnipeg), Round 2, Pick 54, Round 3, Pick 86, and Round 6, Pick 170 (acquired from Nashville). The Penguins' selection order may change due to potential trades before or during the draft. The team has highlighted a strong presence in terms of draft capital for upcoming years.
- •Draft dates: June 26-27, 2026.
- •Penguins hold five selections, including three in the first two rounds.
- •First-round pick is 22nd overall.
- •Second-round picks include 39th (from Winnipeg) and 54th.
- •Potential trades could alter their selection order.
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Here’s when the Penguins are expected to make selections in the 2026 NHL Draft
"The 2025-2026 NHL season just wrapped up, and now teams are already focusing on players of the future.
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