At the end of the day, the Pittsburgh Penguins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins] did end up making a draft day trade. However, it wasn't necessarily the type that was expected. After selecting center Benjamin Kindel 11th overall, the Penguins traded the New York Rangers' 12th overall pick [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/penguins-getting-rangers-pick-is-win-win-for-both-sides] to the Philadelphia Flyers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers] for the 22nd and 31st overall picks in the draft. The move will give the Penguins three first-round picks, which is the most first-round picks they've had since 1984, when Pittsburgh drafted Mario Lemieux (first overall), Doug Bodger (ninth overall), and Roger Belanger (16th overall). Other presumed draft targets for the Penguins - such as forward Victor Eklund and Kashawn Aitcheson, who were drafted back-to-back by the New York Islanders at 15th and 16th overall - are already off the board. Reaction: Penguins Select Center Ben Kindel 11th Overall In 2025 NHL Draft [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/c5e50c0c-b96d-45e9-b6b8-1b13ab27d562.webp] Reaction: Penguins Select Center Ben Kindel 11th Overall In 2025 NHL Draft The 2025 NHL Draft is finally upon us. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/reaction-penguins-select-center-ben-kindel-11th-overall-in-2025-nhl-draft] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bookmark THN - Pittsburgh Penguins on your Google News tab [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwquDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to follow the latest Penguins news, roster moves, player features, and more! Feature image credit: The Pittsburgh Penguins
