Penguins' Prospect Brayden Yager Continues to Impress

Could he see the NHL next season?

It is no secret that for the past few years the Pittsburgh Penguins have struggled with recruiting. They haven’t had much of a selection coming out of the Wilkes Barre Penguins, their AHL affiliate, for awhile now. However, there could be a new name added to Wilkes Barre’s roster in the near future.

Brayden Yager, Pittsburgh’s first round draft pick in 2023, has been making quite the impression in the Western Hockey League (WHL) as a member of the Moose Jaw Warriors. If Yager continues on this path he could find himself logging some NHL minutes in 2024-’25. 

Is Yager Ready for the NHL?

Yager is continuing to add on to what has already been a fantastic season with the Warriors. His team clinched the WHL championship on May 15 and will now play in the Memorial Cup. In 20 playoff games, he has scored 11 goals and had 16 assists for a total of 27 points. This season, he has stood out in a big way and proved he has a bright future ahead of him.