It's been a hectic few months for Pryor since stepping into his role at the end of February, as he not only had to evaluate these prospects, but evaluate his staff. He was pleased with their chemistry and synergy, with
the new hires
only adding to that.
"The comfort level is really good," Pryor said. "They do a really good job here. You can see why they've had success."
Both Hextall and Pryor believe it's critical to use the entire group when it comes to scouting. Everybody has to be involved, and everybody has to feel ownership. That certainly was the case today, as it truly was a total team effort when making these picks.
From Luc Gauthier, who has been with the Penguins since 2008 and felt strongly about Belliveau, to Alexander Khavanov, who joined the team earlier this month and had a great feel for Tankov, Pryor relied heavily on the insight from all of his scouts taking part in the process.
"With a lot of our picks here, the area guys had a feel for these guys," Pryor said. "That's what they get paid for, that's what they work for, and you got to go with what they're feeling. People have to remember, this is what the scouts work for all year. This is a big day. They work so hard, and this is the fruits of their labor."
Below is a look at the newest additions to the Penguins organization, with insight from Pryor on each one.