There's a new defenseman on the rise in Pittsburgh.
Pickering Makes His AHL Debut
Owen Pickering, the Pittsburgh Penguins' first-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, made his debut on March 31 with the Pens' minor league affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
The 19-year-old, who was selected 21st overall, put up 9 goals and 36 assists this season with the Swift Current Broncos of the WHL.
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Two previous seasons with the Swift Current Broncos showed 11 goals and 31 assists, bringing Pickering's total to 20 goals and 67 assists in 146 games.
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Pickering signed a three year, entry-level contract with the Penguins in July of 2022.
The Penguins will likely move on from defenseman Brian Dumoulin when free agency hits this summer, allowing a minor league defenseman to potentially move up should a defensive trade or free agent signing not be made.
Could an NHL debut be in Pickering's near future?
As Read on WBS Penguins - Owen Pickering Reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Will Owen Pickering make his NHL debut next season?
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