Parker von Richter Drafted by Penguins

Parker von Richter, a 20-year-old defenseman, stunned himself and his family by being drafted in the fourth round by the Pittsburgh Penguins — a moment he didn’t plan to witness, having skipped the draft to play golf with his dad… until they changed plans at the last minute. Dressed in his favorite suit and arriving just hours before the draft’s second day, Parker’s dream came true when the Penguins traded up to select him. After two years of going undrafted, Parker — a shutdown defenseman with offensive flair who split his OHL season between two teams — is now headed to college and Penguins development camp, hailed by scouts and his dad as a “gem” for his relentless work ethic and smart, gritty game. He credits his family for keeping him grounded through the heartbreak, and now, with steak and salmon on the menu, he’s ready to chase his NHL dream. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/33f1d00e10145fa7