For those waiting or expecting the big trade or at least one of the shoes to drop on the Pittsburgh Penguins’ dismantling to make room for the next era, the draft weekend provided rays of hope for the future and time spent waiting

Kyle Dubas went against the grain with the Penguins’ back-to-back picks Friday. The Penguins entered the first round of the 2025 NHL draft with the 11th and 12th selections. At No. 11,

Getting the No. 12 pick gives the Penguins power. They need stars and standing pat in this top-heavy draft won't do the trick.