Considered a bit of a reach in the second round of the 2025 NHL entry draft, the Pittsburgh Penguins clearly like the size and potential of Peyton Kettles at 6’6”, 194 lbs., despite posting 14 points in 53 WHL games with the Swift Current Broncos last season while leading the team with 65 penalty minutes. Kettles looks to take a step offensively with Swift Current next season while continuing to refine a defensively sound game. Despite likely being several years away, the organization hopes some patience turns in a reliable, NHL-ready shutdown defenseman.