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Penguins draft: Forwards Overager Almeida and young Gorman round out 2018 class

After two pretty well-regarded second rounds in the 2018 NHL draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins completed the weekend with two more picks. They selected forward Justin Almeida with pick #129 and then forward Liam Gorman at #177. The Pens traded their final pick to Vegas for a 7th rounder next year.

Almeida was actually highlighted here on Pensburgh last week, in the preview about the Pens strategy of drafting overage player. Sure enough, they continued that strategy by taking Almeida here in the 5th; a skilled player who lit up the WHL last season.