2020 update on Penguins drafting under Jim Rutherford

Last summer at about this time, we took an in-depth three part look at the Penguins’ drafting in the Sidney Crosby era. With one more season in the books, why not circle back to take another peak to see how things are shaping up, especially in the Jim Rutherford era (2014-present).

In the slow burn of development from draft pick to NHL player, Sam Lafferty and Anthony Angello became only the fourth and fifth player drafted by the Penguins to make it to the NHL in the GMJR era.