PWHL Seattle Selects 48 Players in Second Entry Draft

The 2025 hockey offseason has been marked by significant draft activity across multiple leagues and teams. The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) held its second entry draft, with PWHL Seattle selecting its first rookie class, including forward Jenna Buglioni and goaltender Hannah Murphy, aiming to build a competitive team with promising leadership and skill. In the NHL, the Winnipeg Jets signed veteran Gustav Nyquist, while evaluating other player offers to adjust their roster for the upcoming season, focusing on balancing veteran presence and prospects. The Los Angeles Kings are developing their 2025 draft class, featuring defensemen like Caeden Herrington and Will Sharpe who expressed excitement about joining the organization and its development staff. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins made 13 picks in the NHL Entry Draft, including high-upside players like Benjamin Kindel and Bill Zonnon, who bring two-way playmaking ability and versatility, projecting to contribute offensively and defensively in the future. These developments reflect teams' efforts to nurture new talent and strategically enhance their rosters for the 2025-26 season.