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the last seven years, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been a playoff team. Not finishing toward the NHL's basement is obviously a good thing for the franchise, but it makes drafting blue-chip prospects a challenge.
The Penguins have had a lot of success at the draft though, and always seem to grab a solid player whenever they get to the podium to make a selection—as evidenced by a few late-rounders appearing on this list.
Finding players that can make an impact in the latter stages of the first round or even the second and third rounds has become a hallmark of the organization. Several years of above-average drafting has resonated throughout the AHL and ECHL.
We recently took a look at a few underrated prospects. Now we're going ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins have had a lot of success at the draft though, and always seem to grab a solid player whenever they get to the podium to make a selection—as evidenced by a few late-rounders appearing on this list.
Finding players that can make an impact in the latter stages of the first round or even the second and third rounds has become a hallmark of the organization. Several years of above-average drafting has resonated throughout the AHL and ECHL.
We recently took a look at a few underrated prospects. Now we're going ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - Pittsburgh Penguins