Penguins Draft Strategy Under the Lights

The NHL Draft kicks off Friday night with the Penguins on the clock at 22nd overall — their first first-round pick in two years. GM Kyle Dubas is rumored to be eyeing a trade-up, given their sparse mid-round picks, and they’ve already made a move by acquiring Hendrix Lapierre for future assets. Last year’s trade-down strategy yielded three picks, but this year’s focus is squarely on the top of the second round. With mock drafts swirling around names like Alexander Command and Mathis Preston, the Penguins could target centers or defensemen — and we’ll see if they stand pat or leap to grab a higher pick. Tune in Friday on ESPN, then Saturday on NHL Network or ESPN+. 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/6869c9dd82df1613