The Golden Knights’ roster started to take shape Wednesday.
Owner Bill Foley and general manager George McPhee announced the team’s 30 selections in the NHL Expansion Draft before an enthusiastic crowd at T-Mobile Arena, giving fans names and faces to learn before the season starts in October.
“I feel we created a great team initially and we can grow from here,” Foley said.
The Golden Knights were required to draft one player from the league’s other 30 franchises and took a total of three goaltenders, 13 defensemen and 14 forwards.
Calvin Pickard, a goaltender from the Colorado Avalanche, was the first selection announced by Vegas.