Pittsburgh Penguins reflect on last decade of NHL drafts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
As the NHL draft approaches, the Pittsburgh Penguins review their efforts over the last ten years. The evaluation highlights progress made with recent selections, particularly noting the potential of 2025 pick Ben Kindel. For 2024, several players have shown promise despite limited top-100 selections, while the 2023 draft is seen as disappointing with one player traded and another struggling. The 2022 class is still under assessment as time to develop runs short. This analysis provides a snapshot of the draft's impact on the team's future.
- •2025 draft pick Ben Kindel shows early promise for Penguins.
- •2024 class includes strong performers in AHL despite fewer top picks.
- •2023 draft class has produced mixed results with trades and underwhelming debuts.
- •2022 draft evaluation remains ongoing as players struggle to make an impact.
- •Penguins aim to build a stronger roster through consistent draft talent scouting.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Regrading the last 10 drafts for the Penguins
"As the draft gets closer, let’s look back at the results for the Pittsburgh Penguins over the last 10 years. We’re going off of the look we took last year, to see what changes and developments have happened in the last twelve months that might have changed the way we see the draft now. let’s […]
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