Penguins draft forward Emil Jarventie in 7th round
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Pittsburgh Penguins selected forward Emil Jarventie in the seventh round of the NHL Draft No. 217 overall.
A native of Finland, Jarventie bounced around several teams and leagues in his native country last season.
Primarily playing for Ilves at the junior level, Jarventie, a left-handed shot, appeared in 21 games and scored 19 points (10 goals, nine assists).
He is listed as 5-foot-10, 167 pounds.
Barring any further transactions, the Penguins have one remaining pick in this draft, No. 223 overall in the seventh round.
Seth Rorabaugh is a TribLive reporter covering the Pittsburgh Penguins. A North Huntingdon native, he joined the Trib in 2019 and has covered the Penguins since 2007. He can be reached at srorabaugh@triblive.com.
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