Forget David Copperfield or Penn and Teller. If you’re looking for the real “Magic Man” on the Strip, it’s David Prior.
The Golden Knights goaltending coach has worked with five different goalies so far, from veteran Marc-Andre Fleury to 19-year-old Dylan Ferguson. Somehow, the Knights have managed to stay successful in their inaugural season, occupying second place in the Pacific Division with 25 points heading into Wednesday’s game at Anaheim.
“In this case with everyone being cycled through Las Vegas, it has been a bit of a blessing in disguise,” Prior said Monday. “We’ve been able to advance their game training at the NHL level and it has worked out pretty well.