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Penguins Draft Belarusian Goalie
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- Jun 27, 2026
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- 98
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Summary
Penguins pull off a savvy late-round draft move, trading a future fifth-round pick to Nashville to jump up and snag 18-year-old Belarusian goalie Matvei Nikonovich—whose MHL stats are elite, despite playoff struggles. With a 6’2”, 187-pound frame and a .939 save percentage, he’s got the tools to develop into a solid NHL prospect. This follows a hot streak for Penguins scouts targeting Russian talent, having previously unearthed Sergei Murashov and Mikhail Ilyin in later rounds. It’s a calculated gamble to build depth, even if it means sacrificing future assets—classic Penguins draft strategy. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6746521e9c7ac9d3