Penguins Hold; Select Scoring Winger Liam Ruck in First Round
The Pittsburgh Penguins have selected winger Liam Ruck with the 22nd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
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The brief
The Pittsburgh Penguins utilized their first-round selection to draft Liam Ruck, a winger from the WHL. This move marks the beginning of the team's involvement in the 2026 draft process.
Coverage from NHL.com, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Sportsnet.ca, DK Pittsburgh Sports, and Pittsburgh Hockey Now emphasizes the specific pick at number 22. Reports also note the possibility of the organization potentially selecting both Ruck twins.
The team is scheduled to make four additional selections throughout the 2026 NHL Draft. Coverage does not yet specify which players the Penguins will target with these remaining picks.
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Quick answers
Who did the Pittsburgh Penguins select in the first round?
The Penguins selected WHL winger Liam Ruck.
What was the draft position of the selection?
Liam Ruck was selected with the 22nd overall pick.
How many total picks do the Penguins hold in this draft?
The organization has five total selections in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Coverage (5)
- Penguins could pick both Ruck twins Sportsnet.ca · 4h ago
- Penguins land WHL standout Liam Ruck at No. 22 DK Pittsburgh Sports · 4h ago
- Penguins select high-scoring winger Liam Ruck with the 22nd pick in the NHL Draft Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 4h ago
- Penguins to Make Five Selections in the 2026 NHL Draft NHL.com · 4h ago
- Penguins Hold; Select Scoring Winger Liam Ruck in First Round Pittsburgh Hockey Now · 4h ago
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