Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL Draft
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In 1984, the Penguins had the No. 1 pick and chose Mario Lemieux. In 2005, 21 years later, the Penguins had the No. 1 pick and took Sidney Crosby. And heading into a draft 21 years after Crosby, Pittsburgh would be quite fortunate to get the No. 1 spot in the 2026 NHL Draft. That's because Gavin McKenna will be there for the taking.
The Pittsburgh Penguins added 13 prospects at the 2025 NHL Draft, but did they land any game-breaking talents?
With Rakell and Rust still on the roster, the Penguins can achieve that goal while also providing Crosby with the best opportunities to have at least one more productive season in Pittsburgh.
Details concerning the NHL's Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) four-year extension - set to go into effect for the 2026-27 season - are beginning to surface.