The Penguins drafted their first selection in 2024 with Harrison Brunicke (2nd round, 44th overall), followed by Tanner Howe (2nd round, 46th overall), Chase Pietila (4th round, 111th overall), Joona Vaisanen (6th round, 175th overall), Mac Swanson (7th round, 207th overall), and Finn Harding (7th round, 223rd overall).

Hayes is signed through the 2025.26 season and his contract carries an average annual value of $7,142,857. Philadelphia is retaining 50% of Hayes’ salary from a previous trade.

Penguins President of Hockey Operations and GM Kyle Dubas and Head Coach Mike Sullivan spoke about the state of the team heading into the NHL Draft on Friday and Saturday and free agency on Monday. Here are the biggest takeaways.