
Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2026 Draft Prospects: A Deep Dive into Top Targets
An inside look at the leading candidates the Penguins could select in the 2026 NHL Draft, from rising forwards to defensive standouts
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An inside look at the leading candidates the Penguins could select in the 2026 NHL Draft, from rising forwards to defensive standouts

With the 12th overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft, the New Jersey Devils are poised to bolster their roster through three promising college prospects, each bringing distinct skill sets and family legacies.

Analysts predict the Toronto Maple Leafs will select Gavin McKenna first, with San Jose, Vancouver and Chicago following suit, while a host of prospects prepare for their NHL futures.

The New Jersey Devils hold the 12th overall selection and are eyeing three promising college commits who could shape the franchise's future.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are watching a handful of elite prospects as the 2026 draft approaches, with Swedish centre Viggo Bjorck, USNTDP forward Wyatt Cullen and Russian defender Ilya Morozov all on the radar.

The St. Louis Blues hold the 11th and 15th picks in the 2026 NHL Draft, targeting both defensemen and forwards. Wyatt Cullen, a winger from a three‑generation hockey family, is projected as a late first‑round prospect and has committed to the University of Minnesota.