The Penguins might have found a gem in Will Horcoff

March 8, 2025; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Will Horcoff (44) handles the puck during the first period against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Yost Ice Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images | Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn ImagesThe Pittsburgh Penguins had three first-round picks in last year's 2025 NHL Draft. They used the 11th overall pick on now phenom forward Ben Kindel, they used the 22nd overall pick (acquired from Philadelphia) on forward Bill Zonnon, and used the 24th overall pick (also acquired from Philadelphia) on Will Horcoff.

Horcoff was seen as a massive reach by a lot of talent evaluators. It also seemed like a lot of teams did not…