NHL Draft 2011: Power Ranking the Pittsburgh Penguins Best Picks from 1991-2010

The NHL Draft will take place June 24th and 25th in Minnesota. Much of the emphasis for the current day Pittsburgh Penguins will be to (hopefully) upgrade the system's depth on the wings.

Over the past 20 years, the Penguins have seen some great players skate for them. Many of these players were drafted by Craig Patrick or Ray Shero.

With the focus being on tomorrow's stars, it seems like a great time to look back at Pittsburgh Penguins' drafts past. The following slide show is a power ranking of the best players selected by the Pens, regardless of where they blossomed.

If you are wondering why I went from 1991-2010, basically I decided to take the chicken's route and not have to decide where to rank Jaromir Jagr. With that being said, there are sure to be some rankings that you disagree with, but this is all in good fun.

Any omissions or mis-rankings are not meant to be an affront to a particular team or player. It is a long summer without hockey. Without goofballs like me making lists, it would be even longer.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 32 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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LAKE PLACID, NY - AUGUST 03: Phillip Samuelsson #8 of Team USA skates against Team Sweden at the USA Hockey National Evaluation Camp on August 3, 2010 in Lake Placid, New York. Team USA defeated Team Sweden 6-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Player: Phillip Samuelsson

Position: D

Draft Year: 2009

Overall Pick: 61st

Teams: Team USA at the World Juniors, Boston College

Best Known For: Being the son of former Penguin Ulf Samuelsson.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 31 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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LAKE PLACID, NY - AUGUST 04: Beau Bennett #23 of Team USA skates against Team Finland at the USA Hockey National Evaluation Camp on August 4, 2010 in Lake Placid, New York. The USA defeated Finland 6-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Player: Beau Bennett

Position: F

Draft Year: 2010

Overall Pick: 20th

Team: University of Denver

Best Known For: Highest drafted California born/trained player in NHL history.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 30 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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MISSISSAUGA, CANADA - MAY 29: Simon Despres #47 of the saint John Sea Dogs celebrates his goal against the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors in the 2011 CHL Memorial Cup final on May 29, 2011 at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Canada. (Photo by Claus An

Player: Simon Despres

Position: D

Draft Year: 2009

Overall Pick: 30th

Teams: Saint John's (QMJHL)

Best Known For: Won Memorial Cup with the Sea Dogs.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 29 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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26 Apr 2001: Jan Hrdina #38 of the Pittsburgh Penguins takes a shot on goalie Dominik Hasek #39 of the Buffalo Sabres during Game on1e of the Eastern Conference semifinals in the Stanley Cup playoffs at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York. The Penguins w

Player: Jan Hrdina

Position: C

Draft Year: 1995

Overall Pick: 128th

Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins, Phoenix Coyotes, New Jersey Devils, Columbus Blue Jackets, various Czech teams

Best Known For: 101 career NHL goals and being friends with Jaromir Jagr during his stint in Pittsburgh.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 28 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 06: Luca Caputi #33 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates in warmups prior to the game against the Buffalo Sabres at the Air Canada Centre on November 6, 2010 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Player: Luca Caputi

Position: LW

Draft Year: 2007

Overall Pick: 111th

Teams: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), Wheeling Nailers (ECHL), Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs

Best Known For: Being given away to the Leafs in the Alex Ponikarovsky deal.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 27 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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BUFFALO, NY - NOVEMBER 14: Right wing Tom Kostopoulos #26 of the Pittsburgh Penguins stands on the ice during the game against the Buffalo Sabres at HSBC Arena on November 14, 2003 in Buffalo, New York. The Penguins won 2-1, in overtime. (Photo by Rick

Player: Tom Kostopoulos

Position: RW

Draft Year: 1999

Overall Pick: 204th

Teams: Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins (AHL), Pittsburgh Penguins, Manchester Monarchs (AHL), Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens, Carolina Hurricanes, Calgary Flames

Best Known For: 648 career NHL PIMs.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 26 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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13 Dec 1995: Center Richard Park of the Pittsburgh Penguins moves down the ice during a game against the Anaheim Mighty Ducks at Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. The Ducks won the game, 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Cratty /Allsport

Player: Richard Park

Position: RW

Draft Year: 1994

Overall Pick: 50th

Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins, Belleville Bulls (OHL), Cleveland Lumberjacks (IHL), Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Cincinnati Mighty Ducks (AHL), Philadelphia Phantoms (AHL), Philadelphia Flyers, Utah Grizzlies (IHL), Houston Aeros (AHL), Minnesota Wild, Vancouver Canucks, New York Islanders, various Swiss teams.

Best Known For: Second Korean-born player in NHL history behind former Pen Jim Paek.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 25 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 4: Erik Christensen #16 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the New Jersey Devils during their NHL game on February 4, 2008 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Penguins 4-3 in overtime. (Pho

Player: Erik Christensen

Position: C

Draft Year: 2002

Overall Pick: 69th

Teams: Kamloops Blazers (WHL), Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), Pittsburgh Penguins, Atlanta Thrashers, Anaheim Ducks, New York Rangers

Best Known For: Excellent shootout skills, part of the Marian Hossa trade.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 24 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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UNIONDALE, NY - MARCH 31: Matt Moulson #26 of the New York Islanders skates against the New York Rangers at the Nassau Coliseum on March 31, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Player: Matt Moulson

Position: RW

Draft Year: 2003

Overall Pick: 263rd

Teams: Cornell University, Manchester Monarchs (AHL), Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders

Best Known For: Spent time on a line with John Tavares, 67 career NHL goals.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 23 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 12: Dustin Jeffrey #15 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates with the puck against the Montreal Canadiens on March 12, 2011 at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Player: Dustin Jeffrey

Position: C/LW

Draft Year: 2007

Overall Pick: 171st

Teams: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), Pittsburgh Penguins

Best Known For: Was once demoted on the "24/7" series on HBO, scores timely goals.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 22 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 5: Defenseman Josef Melichar#2 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates on the ice against the Philadelphia Flyers during the season opener at Mellon Arena on October 5, 2006 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Penguins won 4-0. (Photo by Harr

Player: Josef Melichar

Position: D

Draft Year: 1997

Overall Pick: 221st

Teams: Tri-City Americans (WHL), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), Pittsburgh Penguins, Carolina Hurricanes, Albany River Rats (AHL), Norfolk Admirals (AHL), Tampa Bay Lightning, Various European teams.

Best Known For: 349 NHL games.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 21 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 23: Paul Bissonnette #16 of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Dan LaCouture #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes exchange punches during a first period fight on October 23, 2008 at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jamie Sabau

Player: Paul Bissonnette

Position: LW

Draft Year: 2003

Overall Pick: 121st

Teams: Saginaw Spirit (OHL), Owen Sound Attack (OHL), Wheeling Nailers (ECHL), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), Pittsburgh Penguins, Phoenix Coyotes

Best Known For: Has quite a following on Twitter.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 20 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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BOSTON - JANUARY 01: Dan Carcillo #3 of the Philadelphia Flyers fights against Shawn Thornton #22 of the Boston Bruins as the refs and teammates look on during the first period of the 2010 Bridgestone Winter Classic at Fenway Park on January 1, 2010 in B

Player: Daniel Carcillo

Position: LW

Draft Year: 2003

Overall Pick: 73rd

Teams: Sarnia Sting (OHL), Mississagua IceDogs (OHL), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), Wheeling Nailers (ECHL), Phoenix Coyotes, San Antonio Rampage (AHL), Philadelphia Flyers

Best Known For: Traded for Georges Laraque, participated in the first fight in Winter Classic history.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 19 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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22 Mar 1998: Rightwinger Alexei Morozov of the Pittsburgh Penguins in action during a game against the Dallas Stars at the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas. The Stars and Penguins tied 0-0. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport

Player: Alexei Morozov

Position: RW

Draft Year: 1995

Overall Pick: 24th

Teams: Krylya Sovetov Moscow (RSL), Pittsburgh Penguins, Ak Bars Kazan (KHL)

Best Known For: Captain of Russia's 2010 Olympic Team, one of the greatest players in KHL history.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 18 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 22: Defenseman Michal Rozsival #28 of the Pittsburgh Penguins passes the puck during the NHL game against the Washington Capitals at the MCI Center in Washington D.C. on December 22, 2001. The Penguins tied the Capitals 4-4. (Phot

Player: Michal Rozsival

Position: D

Draft Year: 1996

Overall Pick: 105th

Teams: Swift Current Broncos (WHL), Syracuse Crunch (AHL), Pittsburgh Penguins, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), New York Rangers, Phoenix Coyotes, various Czech teams

Best Known For: 702 career NHL games.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 17 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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BOSTON - JANUARY 18: Colby Armstrong #20 of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks on against the Boston Bruins on January 18, 2007 at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins won 5-4 in a shootout. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Player: Colby Armstrong

Position: RW

Draft Year: 2001

Overall Pick: 21st

Teams: Red Deer Rebels (WHL), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), Pittsburgh Penguins, Atlanta Thrashers, Toronto Maple Leafs

Best Known For: Extremely popular with Penguins fans, was included in the Marian Hossa trade.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 16 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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11 Dec 1996: Goaltender Patrick Lalime of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks on during a game against the Anaheim Mighty Ducks at Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. The Penguins won the game, 7-3. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Cratty /Allsport

Player: Patrick Lalime

Position: G

Draft Year: 1993

Overall Pick: 156th

Teams: Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL), Hampton Roads Admirals (ECHL), Cleveland Lumberjacks (IHL), Pittsburgh Penguins, Grand Rapids Griffins (IHL), Kansas City Blades (IHL), Ottawa Senators, St. Louis Blues, Peoria Rivermen (AHL), Norfolk Admirals (AHL), Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres, Portland Pirates (AHL)

Best Known For: 200 career NHL wins, NHL record for longest unbeaten streak at the start of a career, Marvin the Martian themed goalie masks.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 15 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 14: Andrew Ference #7 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates in warm-ups during the NHL game against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on December 14, 2002 in Los Angeles, California. The Kings won 3-2. (Photo by Victor Decolongo

Player: Andrew Ference

Position: D

Draft Year: 1997

Overall Pick: 208th

Teams: Portland Winter Hawks (WHL), Kansas City Blades (IHL), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Boston Bruins, Czech League

Best Known For: Fought Sidney Crosby, won Stanley Cup with 2010-11 Boston Bruins.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 14 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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DETROIT - JUNE 12: Tyler Kennedy #48 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Detroit Red Wings by a score of 2-1 to win Game Seven and the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Joe Louis Arena on June 12, 2009 in Detroit,

Player: Tyler Kennedy

Position: RW

Draft Year: 2004

Overall Pick: 99th

Teams: Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), Pittsburgh Penguins

Best Known For: Scored 21 goals during the Penguins injury plagued 2010-11 season.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 13 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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DETROIT - JUNE 12: Alex Goligoski #3 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Detroit Red Wings by a score of 2-1 to win Game Seven and the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Joe Louis Arena on June 12, 2009 in Detroit,

Player: Alex Goligoski

Position: D

Draft Year: 2004

Overall Pick: 61st

Teams: University of Minnesota, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), Pittsburgh Penguins, Dallas Stars

Best Known For: Talented but inconsistent, traded for James Neal.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 12 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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PHILADELPHIA - JANUARY 13: Ryan Whitney #19 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the Philadelphia Flyers on January 13, 2009 at Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 4-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Player: Ryan Whitney

Position: D

Draft Year: 2002

Overall Pick: 5th

Teams: Boston University, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers

Best Known For: Talented but inconsistent, traded for Chris Kunitz.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 11 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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LAS VEGAS - JUNE 18: Max Talbot of the Pittsburgh Penguins carries the Stanley Cup on the red carpet of the 2009 NHL Awards at the Palms Casino Resort on June 18, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Player: Maxime Talbot

Position: F

Draft Year: 2002

Overall Pick: 234th

Teams: Hull Olympiques (QMJHL), Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), Pittsburgh Penguins

Best Known For: Scored both goals in the Game 7 win at Detroit to win the 2009 Stanley Cup, superstar treatment.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 10 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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PITTSBURGH - JUNE 09: Johan Franzen #93 of the Detroit Red Wings has his shot blocked by Rob Scuderi #4 of the Pittsburgh Penguins late in Game Six of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals at the Mellon Arena on June 9, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by

Player: Rob Scuderi

Position: D

Draft Year: 1998

Overall Pick: 131st

Teams: Boston College, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), Pittsburgh Penguins, Los Angeles Kings

Best Known For: Made a skate save in the closing seconds of Game 6 of the 2009 Finals, accidently nicknamed himself "The Piece".

2011 NHL Draft: No. 9 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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DETROIT - JUNE 12: Jordan Staal #11 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with the Stanley Cup following the Penguins victory over the Detroit Red Wings in Game Seven of the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Joe Louis Arena on June 12, 2009 in Detroit, Michi

Player: Jordan Staal

Position: C

Draft Year: 2006

Overall Pick: 2nd

Teams: Peterborough Petes (OHL), Pittsburgh Penguins

Best Known For: Excellent two-way player, made leap to NHL at 18 years old.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 8 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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DETROIT - JUNE 12: Brooks Orpik #44 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Detroit Red Wings by a score of 2-1 to win Game Seven and the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Joe Louis Arena on June 12, 2009 in Detroit, Mi

Player: Brooks Orpik

Position: D

Draft Year: 2000

Overall Pick: 18th

Teams: Boston College, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), Pittsburgh Penguins

Best Known For: Physicality, excellent defense, member of 2010 US Silver Medal Olympic Team and "Free Candy" nickname.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 7 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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DETROIT - JUNE 12: Kris Letang #58 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Detroit Red Wings by a score of 2-1 to win Game Seven and the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Joe Louis Arena on June 12, 2009 in Detroit, Mi

Player: Kris Letang

Position: D

Draft Year: 2005

Overall Pick: 62nd

Teams: Val-d'Or Foreurs (QMJHL), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), Pittsburgh Penguins

Best Known For: Promising young defenseman, 2011 NHL All-Star.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 6 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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PITTSBURGH - MAY 31: Ryan Malone #12 of the Pittsburgh Penguins sets up in front of goaltender Chris Osgood #30 and Nicklas Lidstrom #5 of the Detroit Red Wings during game four of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Mellon Arena on May 31, 2008 in Pitts

Player: Ryan Malone

Position: LW

Draft Year: 1999

Overall Pick: 115th

Teams: St. Cloud State, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), Pittsburgh Penguins, Finnish team in SM-liiga, Tampa Bay Lightning

Best Known For: Prototypical NHL power forward, member of 2010 Silver Medal US Olympic Team, from the Upper St. Clair neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 5 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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WASHINGTON - APRIL 5: Left wing Martin Straka #82 of the Pittsburgh Penguins kneels on the ice before the game against the Washington Capitals at MCI Center on April 5, 2003 in Washington, DC. The Capitals defeated the Penguins 5-3. (Photo By Mitchell L

Player: Martin Straka

Position: F

Draft Year: 1992

Overall Pick: 19th

Teams: Cleveland Lumberjacks (IHL), Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, various Czech teams

Best Known For: over 1,000 career NHL games including playoffs, played on a line with Alexei Kovalev and Robert Lang in last stint with Penguins.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 4 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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3 Nov 1995: Leftwinger Markus Naslund of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates during a game against the Buffalo Sabres at the Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York. The game was a tie, 3-3. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport

Player: Markus Naslund

Position: LW

Draft Year: 1991

Overall Pick: 16th

Teams: MoDo (SEL), Pittsburgh Penguins, Cleveland Lumberjacks (IHL), Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers

Best Known For: Over 1,100 career NHL games, nearly 900 career NHL points, traded to Vancouver along with Manhattan Island for some beads.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 3 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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DETROIT - JUNE 12: Evgeni Malkin #71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins holds the Stanley Cup following the Penguins victory over the Detroit Red Wings in Game Seven of the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Joe Louis Arena on June 12, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. (P

Player: Evgeni Malkin

Position: C

Draft Year: 2004

Overall Pick: 2nd

Teams: Metallurg Magnitogorsk (RSL), Pittsburgh Penguins

Best Known For: 2009 Conn Smythe and Art Ross Winner, key component to 2009 Stanley Cup Championship, defected from Russian team to come to the NHL

2011 NHL Draft: No. 2 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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DETROIT - JUNE 12: Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Detroit Red Wings by a score of 2-1 to win Game Seven and the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Joe Louis Arena on June 12, 2009 in Detro

Player: Marc-Andre Fleury

Position: G

Draft Year: 2003

Overall Pick: 1st

Teams: Cape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), Pittsburgh Penguins

Best Known For: Key component of 2009 Stanley Cup Championship, the "secret service save" in the last seconds of Game 7 of that series, used to wear bright yellow pads.

2011 NHL Draft: No. 1 Best Pittsburgh Penguins Pick from 1991-2010

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DETROIT - JUNE 12: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates with the Stanley Cup following the Penguins victory over the Detroit Red Wings in Game Seven of the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Joe Louis Arena on June 12, 2009 in Detroit, Mich

Player: Sidney Crosby

Position: C

Draft Year: 2005

Overall Pick: 1st

Teams: Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL), Pittsburgh Penguins

Best Known For: Youngest Captain in NHL History, key component of 2009 Stanley Cup Championship, scored OT game winning goal to beat the United States and win Gold Medal for Canada in 2010 Winter Olympics, considered to be the face of the post-lockout NHL.

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