On day two of the 2023 NHL Draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins concluded their picks by making five more selections following their initial choice of center Brayden Yager in the first round on Wednesday evening.
Despite the hopes of some fans who may have expected the Pens to trade their picks away due to the big three players approaching the later stages of their careers, the team prioritized expanding their prospect pool by focusing on adding depth during the draft.
In contrast to previous off-seasons, I genuinely appreciate this much-needed change. Although some players may never reach the NHL level, the hopes are others will make valuable contributions in a few years.