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Who Penguins will pick first isn’t only draft question

By Dave Molinari: PittsburghHockeyNOW.com

Mike Sullivan Pittsburgh Penguinss coach Mike Sullivan gives instruction to Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. The Penguins won 5-3. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

By Dave Molinari: PittsburghHockeyNOW.com

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins are scheduled to have a first-round choice for just the third time in eight years when the NHL Draft is held June 28-29 in Nashville.

For an organization that is nearly bankrupt of high-quality prospects, using that pick wisely will be of paramount importance.

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