This prospect list was originally published in the The Hockey News' annual yearbook
With rookie camp in the books and the big boys set to take the ice for training camp on Thursday, here is a look at the Vegas Golden Knights' top prospects.
TOP 10 PROSPECTS
1. Trevor Connelly
Pos LW Age 19
2024-25 Providence (HE)
Makes quick reads, distributes well and dashes around the ice. Will benefit from reps at AHL level.
Expected NHL Arrival ’27-28
2. Matyas Sapovaliv
Pos C Age 21
2024-25 Henderson (AHL)
Meager point total masks great work done defensively. He’s adept at matchup game.
Expected NHL Arrival ’27-28
3. Raphael Lavoie
Pos C Age 25
2024-25 Henderson (AHL)
No doubting his offense, but he needs to develop reliability away from puck to reach next level.
Expected NHL Arrival ’26-27
4. Jakob Ihs Wozniak
Pos C Age 18
2024-25 Lulea Jr. (Swe.)
Broke scoring record for 17-year-old in Swedish junior. Consistency key to him reaching potential.
Expected NHL Arrival ’29-30
5. Lukas Cormier
Pos D Age 23
2024-25 Henderson (AHL)
Skilled puck-mover and potential power-play quarterback missed majority of 2024-25 with injury.
Expected NHL Arrival ’26-27
6. Pavel Moysevich
Pos G Age 21
2024-25 St. Petersburg (KHL)
Fought for starts with SKA last season. Regular playing time will help big, athletic keeper develop.
Expected NHL Arrival ’28-29
7. Arttu Karki
Pos D Age 20
2024-25 Assat (Fin.)
Returned to Finland to play pro. Does everything well but nothing spectacularly. A project prospect.
Expected NHL Arrival ’28-29
8. Mathieu Cataford
Pos C Age 20
2024-25 Rimouski (QMJHL)
CHL’s scholastic player of the year showcases on-ice smarts with his knack for reading play.
Expected NHL Arrival ’27-28
9. Akira Schmid
Pos G Age 25
2024-25 Henderson (AHL)
Consistency in the AHL was a challenge, but his performance behind an NHL defense was great.
Expected NHL Arrival ’25-26
10. Mateo Nobert
Pos C Age 18
2024-25 Blainville-Bois. (QMJHL)
Pass-first playmaker with good vision drives play. He will have to adjust to pace at next level.
Expected NHL Arrival ’30-31
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