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Penguins pull off a savvy late-round draft move, trading a future fifth-round pick to Nashville to jump up and snag 18-year-old Belarusian goalie Matvei Nikonovich—whose MHL stats are elite, despite playoff struggles. With a 6’2”, 187-pound frame and a .939 save percentage, he’s got the tools to develop into a solid NHL prospect. This follows a hot streak for Penguins scouts targeting Russian talent, having previously unearthed Sergei Murashov and Mikhail Ilyin in later rounds. It’s a calculated gamble to build depth, even if it means sacrificing future assets—classic Penguins draft strategy.

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