At the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios revealed that the Pittsburgh Penguins had offered an unidentified roster player in a bid to acquire the 25th overall pick. Ultimately, Ottawa chose to retain their pick and selected Swedish winger Jonas Lagerberg-Hoen. The Penguins, eager to potentially add Markus Ruck after drafting his twin brother Liam, did not trade any roster players during the draft. The specifics of Pittsburgh’s offer remain unclear, leaving speculation about which player was involved.
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Penguins Proposed Trade to Ottawa for 25th Overall Pick
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