Vegas Golden Knights rank No. 26 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022

Vegas has traded a lot of futures in pursuit of their early success. Lukas Cormier has lit up the QMJHL. Jordan Gustafsson, Matyas Sapovaliv and Nolan Patrick have been good. Peyton Krebs has been a negative. Vegas' draft grade is C.

Vegas Golden Knights rank No. 26 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022. Lukas Cormier was named the QMJHL Defenseman of the Year for the second straight season. He is a great skater who can make a lot of plays and score a high-end shot.

Brendan Brisson was an excellent college player this season and got an invite to USA’s Olympic team in a notable role. He has great hands, can zip pucks around as a playmaker and is a threat from the right faceoff dot due to his great shot. Off the puck he's less exciting due as he lacks size, speed and physicality. Vegas Golden Knights rank No. 26 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022.

Vegas Golden Knights rank No. 26 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022. Ivan Morozov was drafted No 61 in 2018. He struggled to stick with SKA's KHL team and was traded to another K League team. Moruzov signed with Vegas.

Vegas Golden Knights rank No. 26 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022. Zach Dean, C, was drafted No 30 in 2021. Dean didn't have an overly productive QMJHL season, but his game is fast and direct with a high motor.

Vegas Golden Knights rank No. 26 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022. Matyas Sapovaliv, C, is a big man with soft hands who can make a lot of tough plays to create offense. He has a good frame, good skating, and can play responsible defense.

Daniil Chayka was drafted No. 38 in 2021. Chyka is a tall, mobile defenseman with some offensive touch in his playmaking and point shot. He has the potential to be a top-four defenseman in the NHL, but he needs to play more consistent and engaged to reach that level.

Kaedan Korczak played for the AHL team in Henderson this season. He's a tall, mobile defenseman who can make a lot of defensive stops. Vegas Golden Knights rank No. 26 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022.

Vegas Golden Knights rank No. 26 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022. Pavel Dorofeyev, RW, was drafted No 79 in 2019. Doroffeye has legit NHL skill and scoring ability, but his game lacks pace and energy.

Jordan Gustafson was drafted No. 79 in 2022. He is a well-rounded forward with good speed and puck skills. Gustaafsons is unsure where he would play in the NHL.

Vegas Golden Knights rank No. 26 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022. Jakub Brabenec is a creative forward who makes a lot of plays and doesn't shy from attacking the net.

Paul Cotter was drafted at No. 115 in 2018. He is a strong skater with good hands and can shoot the puck. On his best shift he looks like an NHL forward. However, he doesn't have hockey sense. Vegas Golden Knights rank No 26 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022.

Jakub Demek had a good season for the Oil Kings. He is a big center with good sense and good skates. Vegas Golden Knights rank No. 26 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022.

Peter Diliberatore was drafted at No. 180 in 2018. Dilibere is an excellent skater with some offense. He is not sure if he can defend well enough to be a regular NHL defenseman.

Vegas Golden Knights rank No. 26 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022. Patrick Guay, a winger, was drafted at No 145 in 2022 and has great hands, vision and can score from mid range.

Jackson Hallum is an excellent skater who attacks the net well. Hallums' puck game is not natural enough to score at higher levels. Vegas Golden Knights rank No. 26 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022.

Vegas Golden Knights rank No. 26 in NHL Pipeline Rankings for 2022. Carl Lindbom, G, is a technically sound goaltender with strong hockey sense/play reading ability.

Isaiah Saville was drafted at No. 135 in 2019. He played well in the AHL after turning pro. Savile is undersized and inconsistent. All players who are 22 years old or younger as of Sept. 15, 2022 are eligible.

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