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Owen Pickering’s NHL Breakthrough Season | NHL News
Owen Pickering’s NHL future hinges on this season—can the 2022 draft pick, who’s spent most of his pro career in the AHL, finally crack the Penguins’ top pairing? With just four NHL games last year and a strong minor league campaign, he’s got the tools but must prove he belongs among the big club’s defensemen. Training camp is his proving ground as competition heats up behind Samuel Girard, with players like Ryan Graves and Declan Carlile also vying for spots. The 2026-27 season isn’t just about stats—it’s about clarity: can Pickering rise to the occasion or fade into the background? Listen…
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