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Penguins' Wealth of Assets at the 2025 NHL Draft Confirmed by Gary Bettman
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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has confirmed that the Penguins hold a minimum of 10 draft picks this year, with the possibility of getting an 11th from the Rangers.
The entire order for the 2025 Draft was made public Monday by the NHL, just days before the event. Round 1 begins Friday at 7 p.m. ET, with Rounds 2-7 to follow Saturday at noon ET.
The Penguins have 10 picks to start the weekend, and maybe 11. That is up to the New York Rangers and whether they trade away the No. 12 overall selection. If they don't, Pittsburgh will inherit New York's first-round pick in 2026 instead.
Penguins 2025 NHL draft picks
- Round 1, Pick 11
- Round 2, Pick 59 (from Washington Capitals)
- Round 3, Pick 73
- Round 3, Pick 84 (from Minnesota Wild via Philadelphia Flyers and Nashville Predators)
- Round 3, Pick 85 (from Ottawa Senators via St. Louis Blues)
- Round 4, Pick 105
- Round 5, Pick 130 (from Chicago Blackhawks via Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals)
- Round 5, Pick 148 (from Minnesota Wild via Toronto Maple Leafs)
- Round 6, Pick 169
- Round 7, Pick 201
- Round 1, Pick 11
- Round 2, Pick 59 (from Washington Capitals)
- Round 3, Pick 73
- Round 3, Pick 84 (from Minnesota Wild via Philadelphia Flyers and Nashville Predators)
- Round 3, Pick 85 (from Ottawa Senators via St. Louis Blues)
- Round 4, Pick 105
- Round 5, Pick 130 (from Chicago Blackhawks via Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals)
- Round 5, Pick 148 (from Minnesota Wild via Toronto Maple Leafs)
- Round 6, Pick 169
- Round 7, Pick 201
By Josh Yohe from 'The Athletic', most in the Penguins' hierarchy feel that the Rangers will retain the pick and delay Pittsburgh's compensation for a season. New York GM Chris Drury has until Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET to act.
Kyle Dubas is attempting to move up in the draft
Meanwhile, Penguins GM Kyle Dubas might be looking for a jump up from the No. 11 spot. NHL insider Jeff Marek previously stated this month that Dubas has been working hard on his phones and trying to come to an agreement.
Before the Penguins even make their first pick, the draft order could look much different.
This year's draft is a decentralized affair in which Dubas will be placing his calls in Pittsburgh, and the NHL has invited the top 50 prospects to an in-person event in Los Angeles.
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JUIN 24 | 106 ANSWERS Penguins' Wealth of Assets at the 2025 NHL Draft Confirmed by Gary Bettman Will the Penguins manage to get an 11th pick from the Rangers? | ||
| Yes | 86 | 81.1 % |
| No | 20 | 18.9 % |
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