The Penguins enter the 2025 draft looking for an infusion of young talent for first-year coach Dan Muse. The 42-year-old Muse comes from the New York Rangers, who hired former longtime Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan this offseason. Pittsburgh last made the playoffs in 2022 and has not won a playoff series since 2018.

Michigan’s NHL draft streak has been extended. The Pittsburgh Penguins traded up from No. 31 to No. 24 to select rising Wolverines sophomore forward Will Horcoff on Friday. Michigan has had at least one player or incoming recruit selected in the first round in nine consecutive drafts.

The Pittsburgh Penguins picked up a center for their last pick in the first round of the NHL Draft. The Penguins traded their 31st and 59th overall picks to the Los Angeles Kings for the pick. Horcoff played for the University of Michigan. He is 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 203 pounds.