Top-20 Penguins' Prospects 2026, No. 12: Wildcard Forward Has Potential To Keep Climbing NHL Ladder

TRENDINGRussell Westbrook retiresReport: Lakers being sold for $12BCowboys, at $15.5B, top NFL valuationsNFL camp updates29 Days of Fantasy: CameoStory byKelsey SurmaczWed, August 12, 2026 at 11:05 PM UTC·7 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesPensBurgh Top 25 Under 25: No. 13 Avery HayesAfter ranking No. 18 in last year's countdown, Hayes moves up five spots following his NHL debut and continued AHL production.SB NationTop-20 Penguins' Prospects 2026, No. 13: Defenseman's Growth A Revelation For PittsburghNext up on THN's Top-20 Penguins' Prospects list is a defenseman who continues to raise his own stock despite his late draft selection - and who is beginning to look more and more like an NHL-wired blueliner.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsTop-20 Penguins' Prospects 2026, No. 14: Feisty Forward Showing Why He Belongs In ProsNext up at No. 14 on THN's Top-20 Penguins' Prospects list is a tenacious, relentless, skilled forward with a mean streak who could work his way onto the NHL roster sooner rather than later.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsAdvertisementAdvertisement3 Penguins Thoughts: Dubas Divided, ResolutionsJustin Brazeau scored 18 goals with 36 points last season in a career breakout but does not appear to have […] The post 3 Penguins Thoughts: Dubas Divided, Resolutions appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey Now2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins Player Projections: Andrei KuzmenkoAndrei Kuzmenko signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins in July. How will he fare this season?The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsBuilding the Pens: How will they do when 87 and 71 aren’t on the ice?The 2025-26 season was the first time the Penguins outscored their opposition at 5v5 when both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin were off the ice since 2021-22. Not coincidentally, 2026 was also the first time the Pens qualified for the playoffs since 2022. A recent split of the 5v5 net goals while Crosby was on […]SB Nation2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins Player Projections: Ben KindelBen Kindel had an amazing rookie season. What's in store for him in 2026-27?The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsFormer Penguins Prospect Signs In The KHLThis former Penguins prospect is heading to the KHL.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsPensBurgh Top-25 Under 25: No. 14 Tristan BrozThe Top 25 countdown continues with Tristan Broz, who could be hoping to finally see an extended look in the NHL this season after health issues derailed plans to bring him up over the last two years. Catch up on the previous entries for this year: Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25: Graduates and Departed players […]SB NationAnaheim Ducks Cutter Gauthier Ranked as NHL Network's 19th-Best Winger Right NowFollowing a breakout 41-goal sophomore campaign, the lethal Ducks sniper becomes the youngest player to crack an elite list, signaling his emergence as a perennial Rocket Richard contender.The Hockey News - Anaheim DucksOffseason Grades: Metro Division; Where Penguins RankFor the first time since the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ back-to-back championships in 2016 and 17, followed by the Washington Capitals’ first […] The post Offseason Grades: Metro Division; Where Penguins Rank appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowOilers looking for forwards?Here’s one to keep in the back of your mind. The Edmonton Oilers have some cap space and are leaving it open for flexibility when it comes to adding a forward. Their GM cited an abundance of goaltending and defense. Any team with that setup is an interesting one for the Penguins who (waves hands) […]SB NationPucks N'at Podcast: Does The Koivunen Contract Set A Precedent For Penguins?In this clip from Pucks N'at Podcast, THN - Pittsburgh Penguins editors Kelsey Surmacz and Hunter Hodies break down Ville Koivunen's eight-year deal, whether it will age well for the Penguins, and what kind of precedent it might set for other "betting on potential" contracts for younger players moviThe Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsSabres Top 40 Prospects - #29Geary is entering his senior season at Michigan StateThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresDaily Bean: Pastrnak, Hall of Fame Tiers; Farinacci Departs; Islanders Third Jersey OptionsThe Boston Bruins have not made a player move since re-signing Riley Duran on July 9, over a month ago, […] The post Daily Bean: Pastrnak, Hall of Fame Tiers; Farinacci Departs; Islanders Third Jersey Options appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.Boston Hockey NowSabres Top 40 Prospects - #2819-year-old winger was the first of three seventh-round picks by the Sabres in the 2025 NHL DraftThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresThis Lightning Forward Could Sneak Onto The NHL RosterThis forward making the Lightning's roster should not be ruled out.The Hockey News - Tampa Bay LightningDan’s Daily: Ducks Need Trade; Wings GM Push; Penguins PerspectiveThe next couple of weeks are the worst of the calendar year for coming up with Pittsburgh Penguins stories, and […] The post Dan’s Daily: Ducks Need Trade; Wings GM Push; Penguins Perspective appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowHabs Daily: Bolduc Prediction, Xhekaj Potential, 1986 Cup ChampionsHere are the Montreal Canadiens and NHL news items you may have missed on Tuesday. Montreal Canadiens News RFA Zack […]SportsnautSabres Top 40 Prospects - #2723-year-old scored 44 points in his final NCAA season at Michigan TechThe Hockey News - Buffalo Sabres