Centers
Jamieson Rees
A forward who once had plenty of offensive potential, but hasn't been able to translate it to the AHL as of yet.
Jared Davidson
Intelligent offensive player, at his best off the puck and as a finisher, but his skating presents a real question mark for his NHL projection.
Jakub Demek
A big bodied winger with a lot of tools and some experience playing center. Skates well for his size. His shot needs to improve to play on the outside, but he has the potential to be a solid two-way, middle-six forward who hits at the NHL level if he can speed his game up a tick.
Matyas Sapovaliv
Big-bodied playmaker with good vision and puck protection skills. Will need to improve his mobility and processing speed as he matures but has middle-six NHL potential.
Mateo Nobert
A strong skating center who can generate offense off the rush. He competes hard and does not shy away from physical play. Middle-six forward with special teams usage potential.
Jett Luchanko
High-motor forward with natural athletic abilities and a knack for middle drives. Limited puck skills, but projects as a top-nine energy winger.
Braeden Cootes
Fast and furious forechecker with a high level of pace and puck skill
Vitali Pinchuk
A middle-six forward and gifted goal scorer with intriguing upside that can produce on the power play, but does not play physical at all.
Markus Ruck
June 2026 - Kyle Dubas did his best Brian Burke impression on the second day of the draft, though with much less fanfare and shenanigans. After taking Liam Ruck on the first day of the draft, the Penguins selected Markus 39th overall. The two will be able to continue their synergy together as they both [...]