Penguins Secured 11th Pick in 2025 NHL Draft

The Pittsburgh Penguins will select 11th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft after dropping two spots in the draft lottery, despite entering with the ninth-best odds and a 5% chance at the top pick. The New York Islanders, with even lower odds, won the first pick, while Utah moved up to the second spot. The Penguins narrowly missed out on the first pick, with the lottery balls almost landing in their favor, but ultimately two teams with longshot odds jumped ahead. Pittsburgh could also potentially receive the 12th overall pick, depending on whether the New York Rangers decide to keep their current pick or defer it to 2026—a decision due by June 25. This will be the Penguins' highest selection since 2012, and they currently hold 10 picks in the upcoming draft. The draft will take place in Los Angeles on June 27 and 28.