Every team has players they draft but find success elsewhere. The Pittsburgh Penguins have had numerous examples of players thriving after leaving, such as Calen Addison, Filip Gustavsson, Jake Muzzin, Matt Moulson, Patrick Lalime, and Markus Naslund. These castoffs went on to have stellar NHL careers with other teams.

Calen Addison was traded to the San Jose Sharks, Filip Gustavsson showcases strong potential with the Ottawa Senators, Jake Muzzin found success in Los Angeles, Matt Moulson excelled with the New York Islanders, Patrick Lalime established himself with the Ottawa Senators, and Markus Naslund became a star with the Vancouver Canucks.