At the NHL Awards, the Vegas Golden Knights acquired not one, not two but three first-round draft picks in the expansion draft. Those first-round draft picks are a crucial part of the success of this franchise for years to come. However, some experts say the 2017 NHL Entry draft was one of the weakest talent pools in recent years.
When Vegas general manager George McPhee already selected Cody Glass and Nick Suzuki with his first two picks, he had to be thrilled. Top tier talents from their respective leagues, but unfortunately they did not make Team Canada’s World Junior roster.