Pittsburgh Penguins Fans Hold Breath as 2025 NHL Entry Draft Looms: 11 Years Since Last Successful Pick Eleven long years have passed since the Pittsburgh Penguins last tasted success at the NHL Entry Draft, with the 2016 class yielding a meager six selections. Despite their storied history and numerous Stanley Cup wins, the Penguins have struggled to find consistent talent in the draft. As the 2025 NHL Entry Draft approaches, Penguins fans are anxiously awaiting their team's next big pick, hoping that one of their selections will finally bring a return to form. With the team's recent playoff misses and aging roster, the pressure is on for the Penguins' front office to make a splash in this year's draft.


The 2025 NHL Entry Draft marked 11 years since the 2016 Draft. With six selections in the 2016 draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins were hoping to have at least one player…