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Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Draft 2026 Full Draft Class and First-Round Grade

B/R NHL Staff

Jun 27, 2026

Draft Picks

Round 1 (22) Liam Ruck, RW, Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)

First-Round Grade: A (Read full analysis of the selection here)

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Round 2 (39) Markus Ruck, C, Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)

Round 2 (54) Tomas Galvas, D, HC Bílí Tygři Liberec (Czech Extraliga)

Round 3 (88) Pierce Mbuyi, LW, Owen Sound Tigers (OHL)

Round 4 (111) Parker Von Richter, D, Barrie Colts (OHL)

Round 5 (160) Matvei Nikonovich, G, Ladia Togliatti (MHL)

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