Penguins Hold; Select Scoring Winger Liam Ruck in First Round
The Pittsburgh Penguins have reinforced their roster by selecting high-scoring winger Liam Ruck in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft.
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The brief
The Pittsburgh Penguins used the 22nd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to select Liam Ruck, a standout winger from the WHL. This selection marks the first of five total picks the team is scheduled to make during the draft process.
Coverage from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, DK Pittsburgh Sports, and Pittsburgh Hockey Now emphasizes Ruck's scoring ability and his status as a WHL standout. NHL.com reports that the team has five selections to make in total for the 2026 event.
Future coverage may focus on whether the Penguins will also select Ruck's twin, a possibility noted by Sportsnet.ca.
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Quick answers
Who did the Penguins select at No. 22?
The Penguins selected high-scoring winger Liam Ruck.
Which league did Liam Ruck play in prior to the draft?
According to coverage, Liam Ruck is a standout from the WHL.
How many total selections will the Penguins make in the 2026 Draft?
NHL.com reports the Penguins will make five selections.
Coverage (5)
- Penguins could pick both Ruck twins Sportsnet.ca · 1d ago
- Penguins land WHL standout Liam Ruck at No. 22 DK Pittsburgh Sports · 1d ago
- Penguins to Make Five Selections in the 2026 NHL Draft NHL.com · 1d ago
- Penguins select high-scoring winger Liam Ruck with the 22nd pick in the NHL Draft Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 1d ago
- Penguins Hold; Select Scoring Winger Liam Ruck in First Round Pittsburgh Hockey Now · 1d ago
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