The Pittsburgh Penguins are the most popular team in the rumor mill right now. It is understandable, as Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell, and Erik Karlsson are currently considered three of the top trade candidates in the league.

The Pittsburgh Penguins added 13 prospects at the 2025 NHL Draft, but did they land any game-breaking talents?

The Pittsburgh Penguins selected 13 players and made numerous trades over seven rounds of the 2025 NHL Draft.

In 1984, the Penguins had the No. 1 pick and chose Mario Lemieux. In 2005, 21 years later, the Penguins had the No. 1 pick and took Sidney Crosby. And heading into a draft 21 years after Crosby, Pittsburgh would be quite fortunate to get the No. 1 spot in the 2026 NHL Draft. That's because Gavin McKenna will be there for the taking.

A surprising trade involving Sidney Crosby's Penguins might set off a chain reaction that brings one of Pittsburgh's key stars closer to teaming up with Brad Marchand and the Florida Panthers.