Pittsburgh Penguins grabbed the Ruck twins in back‑to‑back picks on the second day of the draft. With the 39th overall selection, they chose forward Marcus Ruck, following brother Liam, who went 22nd overall a day earlier. Both hail from Osoyoos, B.C., and spent two seasons lighting up the WHL with record‑setting production. The club traded a future third‑rounder to secure the slot.

Marcus led the WHL with 108 points last season, while Liam posted 104, making them the league’s most prolific duo. Both earned WHL All‑Star honors, and scouts see Marcus as a top‑six forward. Marcus said his priority was simply staying with his brother, noting Liam’s calm reassurance helped him stay focused through draft night. Their chemistry could translate to immediate depth for Pittsburgh’s burgeoning offense.

The twin selection underscores Pittsburgh’s strategy to inject high‑scoring talent into a roster that missed the playoffs last season. If the brothers replicate their WHL output, the Penguins could see a significant boost to their second‑line scoring. Pittsburgh’s GM said the twins fit the fast‑paced style and will report to camp. Their arrival marks the first sibling pair drafted by the club since 1995.