LW Victor Eklund - Chicago Blackhawks (traded by Pittsburgh Penguins on draft day) 12. D Kashawn Aitcheson - Pittsburgh Penguins (from New York Rangers) 13. C Justin Carbonneau - Detroit Red Wings 14.

It makes sense that the Penguins would do something special for a player they love so much. After all, he spent 13 seasons with Pittsburgh. Over that span, he played in 691 regular season games ...

The Penguins and their management won't use the word "rebuild" anytime soon, but that doesn't change the fact that this organization is finally focusing on the future with intention and as a priority.

The Penguins made three first-round picks for the first time since 1984 and made 13 picks in total at the 2025 NHL Draft. Latest U.S.