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3 Penguins' Prospects Make Top-100 List
TL;DR
Three Pittsburgh Penguins prospects made it to the Top 100 NHL drafted prospects list, with Harrison Brunicke ranked 56th, Rutger McGroarty at 57th, and Will Horcoff at 70th. All three are expected to continue their development with hopes of joining the NHL roster next season.
The Athletic's Scott Wheeler ranked his Top 100 drafted NHL prospects on Monday, and three Pittsburgh Penguins cracked the list.
Defenseman Harrison Brunicke, who played nine games for the Penguins earlier in the season before being sent back to Kamloops, came in at No. 56 on the list. Brunicke had a solid year with Kamloops, finishing with two goals and 24 points in 24 games.
He's now with the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and has amassed one goal and six points in eight games with them. He's expected to make another push for the NHL roster next year.
Rutger McGroarty is right behind Brunicke at No. 57. He has played in 23 games for the Penguins this season, racking up two goals and five points. He also has 30 points in 28 games for WBS and is expected to try to make the team on a full-time basis next year.
Will Horcoff is No. 70 in Wheeler's rankings and just had an electric first full season with Michigan, finishing with 25 goals and 39 points in 40 games. He's expected to return to Michigan for at least one more season before turning pro.
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Q&A
Who are the top-ranked Pittsburgh Penguins prospects in the NHL Top 100 list?
The top-ranked Pittsburgh Penguins prospects are Harrison Brunicke at No. 56, Rutger McGroarty at No. 57, and Will Horcoff at No. 70.
What are the current stats for Harrison Brunicke in the AHL?
Harrison Brunicke has one goal and six points in eight games with the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
What are the expectations for Rutger McGroarty and Will Horcoff for next season?
Rutger McGroarty is expected to try to make the NHL team full-time next year, while Will Horcoff is anticipated to return to Michigan for at least one more season before turning pro.
