00:00 – Sam Poulin: The Fallen First Round Pick | Penguins Top 25 Under 25 Prospects #20
07:09 – Finn Harding: Penguins Top 25 Under 25 – Can the OHL Standout Become a Defensive Force?
11:26 – Travis Hayes: Pittsburgh Penguins’ Next Underdog Star? | 2025 Top 25 Under 25 Breakdown
1. Sam Poulin: The Fallen First Round Pick | Penguins Top 25 Under 25 Prospects #20
In this video, we analyze Sam Poulin’s career trajectory with the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. Once a promising first-round selection (21st overall in 2019), Poulin has struggled to establish himself at the NHL level despite setting AHL career highs last season with 19 goals and 43 points.
We examine the factors that have limited his development, including skating concerns, the pandemic’s impact on crucial development years, injuries, and mental health challenges. At 24 years old, Poulin faces an uphill battle to crack the Penguins’ roster with recent signings like Anthony Mantha and Justin Brazeau creating a logjam of forwards.
As Poulin approaches potential Group-6 free agency, we discuss his future prospects within the organization and what he needs to show in training camp to remain relevant in Pittsburgh’s plans. This serves as a case study of the challenges mid-to-late first-round picks often face in their development journey.
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2. Finn Harding: Penguins Top 25 Under 25 – Can the OHL Standout Become a Defensive Force?
Discover Finn Harding’s journey from a 2024 seventh-round pick to one of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Top 25 Under 25 prospects. At just 20 years old, Harding made history with the Brampton Steelheads, setting franchise records for assists by a defenseman and ranking among the OHL’s top blue-liners. Learn about his offensive development, defensive grit, and what makes him stand out in Pittsburgh’s prospect pool. We’ll break down his strengths, his upside as a hard-working blueliner, and his long-term NHL potential after signing a three-year entry-level contract. If you’re a Penguins fan or hockey prospect watcher, don’t miss this deep dive into one of the team’s most intriguing young defensemen!
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3. Travis Hayes: Pittsburgh Penguins’ Next Underdog Star? | 2025 Top 25 Under 25 Breakdown
Discover why Travis Hayes, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2025 fourth-round selection and Soo Greyhounds standout, is one of the most intriguing young prospects in the organization.
At just 17, Hayes finished 5th in team scoring last OHL season with 51 points, showing versatility on both power play and penalty kill units. Penguins management and top scouts highlight his relentless compete level, feisty playing style reminiscent of his brother Avery Hayes, and his knack for irritating opponents and scoring in high-traffic areas.
Key video highlights include:
– Hayes’ 2024-25 OHL regular season and playoff performances
– Scouting reports praising his net-driving, puck-winning, and defensive pressure skills
– Insights from Penguins’ development staff and his own reflections on his underdog mentality and success with a playoff-qualifying Greyhounds team
– What makes Hayes stand out among Penguins’ Top 25 Under 25 prospects for 2025
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