{"time":1758125174138,"blocks":[{"id":"PL7Y-sf930","type":"image","data":{"caption":"Trevor Connelly is selected by the Vegas Golden Knights with the 19th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft at The Sphere. Photo: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images","withBorder":false,"withBackground":false,"size":"full","alignment":"center","linkUrl":"","file":{"url":"https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/d5e3c5fd-14d0-47e1-9d74-4aeb2744306e.jpeg","width":4636,"height":3091}}},{"id":"wOJ-Y39oGY","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"This prospect list was originally published in the The Hockey News' annual yearbook"}},{"id":"uxNkUoFOOe","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"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."}},{"id":"C22OcRb5A3","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"TOP 10 PROSPECTS"}},{"id":"AG_asehdlN","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"1. Trevor Connelly"}},{"id":"Nov7860OwN","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Pos LW Age 19"}},{"id":"724drDkXDp","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"2024-25 Providence (HE)"}},{"id":"IKCmulHxpa","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Makes quick reads, distributes well and dashes around the ice. Will benefit from reps at AHL level."}},{"id":"6q8Xq4c1jD","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Expected NHL Arrival ’27-28"}},{"id":"L2wbJXTWV6","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"2. Matyas Sapovaliv"}},{"id":"Qk_zG-GINm","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Pos C Age 21"}},{"id":"xgBOSFBpye","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"2024-25 Henderson (AHL)"}},{"id":"AhFzVkpBZ5","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Meager point total masks great work done defensively. He’s adept at matchup game."}},{"id":"crnEXoGt0C","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Expected NHL Arrival ’27-28"}},{"id":"fW9yaDD8R9","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"3. Raphael Lavoie"}},{"id":"3NwwaR-4o-","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Pos C Age 25"}},{"id":"1eO0q92oGY","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"2024-25 Henderson (AHL)"}},{"id":"LIgwZPsV2T","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"No doubting his offense, but he needs to develop reliability away from puck to reach next level."}},{"id":"E1CaeC9A0V","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Expected NHL Arrival ’26-27"}},{"id":"IMrv6tYpmh","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"4. Jakob Ihs Wozniak"}},{"id":"OV1crTNgVw","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Pos C Age 18"}},{"id":"oTklUrAQWu","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"2024-25 Lulea Jr. (Swe.)"}},{"id":"0S88LHuSYq","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Broke scoring record for 17-year-old in Swedish junior. Consistency key to him reaching potential."}},{"id":"Zn4FcKsH06","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Expected NHL Arrival ’29-30"}},{"id":"B54o1V7PA1","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"5. Lukas Cormier"}},{"id":"uw1HtwZuQZ","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Pos D Age 23"}},{"id":"vhBqmod2_i","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"2024-25 Henderson (AHL)"}},{"id":"cuHju6nFcx","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Skilled puck-mover and potential power-play quarterback missed majority of 2024-25 with injury."}},{"id":"SQ_KrVPjUy","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Expected NHL Arrival ’26-27"}},{"id":"Z-0oZbcRxv","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"6. Pavel Moysevich"}},{"id":"0rS9V2y0m2","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Pos G Age 21"}},{"id":"qXYBYOtPSa","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"2024-25 St. Petersburg (KHL)"}},{"id":"E5nK3kUHxq","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Fought for starts with SKA last season. Regular playing time will help big, athletic keeper develop."}},{"id":"6X599rKXNZ","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Expected NHL Arrival ’28-29"}},{"id":"J3pU47p7jh","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"7. Arttu Karki"}},{"id":"MESMzCUWgL","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Pos D Age 20"}},{"id":"g0_mTObyMQ","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"2024-25 Assat (Fin.)"}},{"id":"8pk3gjPOc-","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Returned to Finland to play pro. Does everything well but nothing spectacularly. A project prospect."}},{"id":"Awdt0o4i05","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Expected NHL Arrival ’28-29"}},{"id":"MzpE1jKmav","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"8. Mathieu Cataford"}},{"id":"d0aI04xVkP","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Pos C Age 20"}},{"id":"h3keGaXWQo","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"2024-25 Rimouski (QMJHL)"}},{"id":"sZ3ctLt-aW","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"CHL’s scholastic player of the year showcases on-ice smarts with his knack for reading play."}},{"id":"DN6iUBoFDT","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Expected NHL Arrival ’27-28"}},{"id":"3PG_npO2Ns","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"9. Akira Schmid"}},{"id":"OrzBODHTx6","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Pos G Age 25"}},{"id":"5XP6_m2-LD","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"2024-25 Henderson (AHL)"}},{"id":"Y6pgwLZHFH","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Consistency in the AHL was a challenge, but his performance behind an NHL defense was great."}},{"id":"_CVkGh5EoG","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Expected NHL Arrival ’25-26"}},{"id":"rOH-Yxi1DF","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"10. Mateo Nobert"}},{"id":"4mLiD6cWOt","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Pos C Age 18"}},{"id":"nSkqrsZK44","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"2024-25 Blainville-Bois. (QMJHL)"}},{"id":"K13LD1hxJ_","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Pass-first playmaker with good vision drives play. He will have to adjust to pace at next level."}},{"id":"3GJb4oMMKb","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Expected NHL Arrival ’30-31"}},{"id":"ZNMmL_t7TW","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Be sure to visit The Hockey News store for up-to-date news around the league."}}],"version":"2.31.0"}