There were 45 players on the ice Tuesday when the Golden Knights opened their five-day development camp. And at 5 feet 10 inches tall, Erik Brannstrom was among the smaller skaters.
But when it’s all said and done, Brannstrom hopes to be one of the biggest reasons the Knights compete for and someday win a Stanley Cup. The 17-year-old defenseman from Sweden, who was selected in the first round of last Friday’s NHL Entry Draft as the 15th overall pick, has big plans.
“This is a great opportunity, to be with this team,” Brannstrom said after the first-day workout at the Las Vegas Ice Center.