Day 2

Good morning once again from Wells Fargo Center.   The 2014 NHL Draft resumes at 10:00am as the second round gets underway.  As of right now, the Pittsburgh Penguins will be waiting until round four to make their next selection at No. 113.  The Penguins also have picks at 145 (5th rd), 173 (6th rd) and 203 (7th rd).  It will be interesting to see whether Pittsburgh will be maneuver around the draft today.  General Manager Jim Rutherford spoke last night improving depth and it is something the will look to do not only for the upcoming season, but the future as well. 

For those who were holed up in a bunker last night, Pittsburgh was involved in the biggest trade during the Draft itself when it was announced that the Penguins had acquired Patric Hornqvist and Nick Spaling from the Nashville Predators in exchange for James Neal.  

Later on at No. 22, Pittsburgh selected Finnish winger Kasperi Kapanen.  The last time the Penguins picked a Finn at No. 22 was two years ago when they selected Olli Maatta.  Safe to say that's worked out for them so far.  

The Neal trade was not even the biggest trade of Day 1 of the Draft.  Vancouver sent Ryan Kesler to the Anaheim Ducks for Nick Bonnino, Luca Sbisa, the No 24. pick from last night (Jared McCann) and the 85th pick today.   The Canucks were the most active team throughout the evening as well, acquiring Derek Dorsett from the New York Rangers for a 3rd-round pick and also gathering a second-round selection from Tampa Bay for a package involving defenseman Jason Garrison and the rights to Jeff Costello.

There should be plenty of activity here today on Day 2 and we will keep you updated until the final pick on the seventh round is made.

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