Welcome to this summer’s listing of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ top young players in the organization. The purpose of this ranking is to take stock in the young talent throughout the organization. Whether it’s a prospect drafted just last month who is 18 years old and years away from turning pro, or a full-fledged young NHL caliber player who is 23 or 24, they’re all eligible here.
#25 - #21: Santeri Airola, Nikita Pavlychev, Judd Caulfield, Alex D’Orio, Jan Drozg
#20 - # 16: Jake Lucchini, Clayton Phillips, Niclas Almari, Anthony Angello, Sam Miletic
2018 Ranking: 8
Age: 24 (April 29, 1995)
Acquired Via: 2013 draft (second round)
Height/Weight: 6’2, 194 pounds
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This might seem low for a talented player and once top prospect in Jarry, but through four full professional seasons he remains fully outside of the NHL — and now blocked by a three year extension to Casey DeSmith.