Penguins Hold; Select Scoring Winger Liam Ruck in First Round
The Pittsburgh Penguins have officially selected WHL standout Liam Ruck as their first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
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The brief
The Pittsburgh Penguins utilized the 22nd overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft to acquire winger Liam Ruck. Ruck joins the organization following a tenure in the Western Hockey League.
Coverage from NHL.com, Pittsburgh Hockey Now, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, DK Pittsburgh Sports, and Sportsnet.ca highlights the draft selection. Reports emphasize Ruck's profile as a high-scoring winger and note the team's ongoing involvement in the draft process.
Attention now shifts to the Penguins' remaining four selections in the 2026 NHL Draft. Ongoing coverage from Sportsnet.ca mentions the possibility of the organization selecting the other Ruck twin.
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Quick answers
Who did the Penguins select in the first round?
The Penguins selected WHL winger Liam Ruck with the 22nd pick.
How many total picks do the Penguins have in this draft?
According to coverage from NHL.com, the Penguins are set to make five selections in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Are there other potential draft interests for the Penguins?
Sportsnet.ca reports that the Penguins could potentially select the other Ruck twin.
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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