Von Richter's Path: UNH Star Lands with Pittsburgh in Draft

Parker Von Richter's college hockey career at New Hampshire just got a professional timeline. The Penguins saw enough in the UNH recruit to use draft capital on him, betting that his development in the college ranks will translate to their prospect pipeline. This is the kind of under-the-radar pick that separates smart front offices from the rest, and Pittsburgh clearly believes Von Richter has the upside to develop into something useful down the line.