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2023 NHL Draft: Mock drafts linking a name to the Pens over and over again..

The draft lottery has been resolved and even though the main event is still seven weeks away to start picking players, the mock drafts are starting to fly in. Here are some notable early mocks that are out there:

NHL.com:

Kimelman — Nate Danielson: This is the earliest the Penguins have selected in the draft since 2012 when they selected defenseman Derrick Pouliot at No. 8. Danielson stood out on a Brandon team that struggled this season, and scouts were impressed with how he continued to develop the offensive side of his game to complement his responsible defensive abilities.