We know the Penguins have their first round pick in 2020. And at 15th overall, it’s the best pick they’ve had since 2012 (8th overall taking Derrick Pouliot) and second best pick they have had in 14 years other than that ill-fated Pouliot pick.
The Pens don’t have to look far for hopes this pick, or even 2019 first rounder Samuel Poulin, might pay dividends quickly when surveying the landscape of the NHL playoffs ongoing right now.
Philadelphia’s Joel Farabee (14th overall, 2018) and Columbus’ Liam Foudy (18th overall, 2018) are two prime examples about how quick turnarounds as high draft picks can start making impacts early.