The Pittsburgh Penguins select Markus Ruck in the second round of the 2026 NHL Draft with the 39th overall pick, following their first-round choice of his twin brother Liam Ruck on the previous night. Multiple reports describe the pairing as “twin city” in Pittsburgh, with Markus and Liam both tied to the Penguins’ draft plans and united in the organization after Markus was still available when round two began. One report notes the brothers are born minutes apart, with Markus born about eight minutes earlier, and both discuss their connection and the value of being selected together. On-ice production is also part of the coverage: Markus Ruck led the WHL with 108 points last season, while Liam finished with 104 points, reported as second in league scoring. Additional scouting details indicate Markus is a left-handed forward and projects more as a playmaker, while Liam is characterized as more goal-focused and is listed as a right wing. Other draft-day items mentioned across the articles include general Day 2 takeaways, but the central common element is Pittsburgh’s selection of Markus after drafting Liam the night before.
Penguins draft Markus Ruck in second round, keeping twin brothers together
The Pittsburgh Penguins select Markus Ruck in the second round of the 2026 NHL Draft with the 39th overall pick, following their first-round choice of his twin brother Liam Ruck on the previous night....
- The Penguins draft Markus Ruck with the 39th overall pick in the second round.
- Pittsburgh previously drafted Liam Ruck in the first round (22nd overall) the day before.
- Markus and Liam are twin brothers, selected in consecutive rounds by the same team.
- Markus Ruck leads the WHL in scoring with 108 points; Liam finished with 104 points.
- Scouting descriptions portray Markus as a left-handed playmaking forward, while Liam is more goal-oriented (listed as a right wing).
Born eight minutes earlier than his twin brother Liam, Marcus Ruck is fine with ceding NHL draft bragging rights. All that mattered to Ruck on Saturday was being selected with the 39th pick in the second round by Pittsburgh in following his brother, who was drafted 22nd overall by the Penguins a day earlier. Marcus led the WHL with 108 points last season, while Liam, a right wing, finished second with 104 points.
10 hours agoThe Penguins drafted Markus Ruck on Day 2 after taking twin brother in the first round round. Brandon Carlo traded and other takeways.
12 hours agoThe Penguins completed drafted the twin brother of first round pick Liam Ruck by selecting Markus Ruck with the 39th pick of the 2026 NHL draft. M. Ruck is a left handed forward that is more of a playmaker compared to his brother’s penchant for goal scoring. Markus led the WHL in scoring. Some reports […]
14 hours agoThe Pittsburgh Penguins drafted Liam Ruck last night in the first round. Ruck will be very invested to see what the Pens end up doing today when round two starts and his twin brother Markus is still available. The twins, in what else but a joint interview, talked about their connectedness. TSN: How much better […]
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