PITTSBURGH — The NHL wrapped up its virtual draft on Wednesday, and the Penguins added five new players to their prospect pool.
Here’s a look at who they chose and what Penguins amateur scouting director Patrik Allvin had to say about the player.
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SECOND ROUND, No. 52 - Joel Blomqvist
Position: Goaltender
Size: 6-1, 183
Team: Karpat (Liiga)
Allvin’s take: “Blomqvist, I’d compare him to Tristan Jarry at this point. Really calm, a play-reader. Really athletic. He needs to get stronger, as most of the young kids.”
THIRD ROUND, No. 77 - Calle Clang
Position: Goaltender
Size: 6-2, 194
Team: Kristianstads IK (Allsvenskan)
Allvin’s take: “Might be a little further ahead in his body composition (than Blomqvist). A real competitive player, and he’s a play-reader as well.”
FOURTH ROUND, No. 108 - Lukas Svejkovsky
Position: Center/right wing
Size: 5-10, 165
Team: Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
Allvin’s take: “He has hockey sense, his skill level, and also a good skater.”
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