It looks like at least one of the Penguins ' young top prospects is in Pittsburgh to stay. During Thursday's morning skate, top forward prospect Ben Kindel took line rushes in his usual positioning as third-line center, indicating he will be in the starting lineup for the Penguins when they take on the Minnesota Wild.

The Penguins embark upon the second leg of their four-game road trip Thursday against the Minnesota Wild (3-5-3) at the Grand Casino Arena.

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Defenseman Peyton Kettles was acquired by the Kelowna Rockets from the Swift Current Broncos in exchange for defenseman Jackson Gillespie and five WHL draft picks. The five drafts are a 2027 first-round pick, a 2026 second-round pick, a 2026 fourth-round pick, a 2029 second-round pick, and a 2029 fourth-round pick.

Karlsson playing at this high a level - as well as Wotherspoon - changes the entire complexion of the Penguins' defensive corps, which was assumed to be a major weakness this season. The Penguins tend to ride Karlsson's highs and lows as a team.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are having a good start to their season, and the infusion of young talent into their lineup has a lot to do with that. Their core is still performing at a high level, but adding players like Ben Kindel and Filip Hallander to the roster has been a huge help.

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