SinBin.vegas Golden Knights Prospect Rankings

9/2/25 – Ranking: 1 – When Connelly has been healthy enough to be on the ice, in a VGK, Providence, or Team USA jersey, he’s the undisputed best prospect in the Golden Knights’ system, and honestly, it’s not even close. The trouble has been keeping him healthy as he missed a portion of the college season at Providence, a chunk of the 2024 Development Camp, and the latter half of the World Junior Summer Showcase. It’s possible he misses Training Camp and maybe the beginning of the upcoming season as well.

8/12/24 – Ranking: 1 – On the ice, Connelly looks every bit the part of a 1st round pick. He was terrific in his single scrimmage at Development Camp before picking up an injury that kept him out of the second one. His speed is noticeable in all three zones, he has poise with the puck, and his playmaking ability both shooting and passing, is excellent. Supposedly, there was some discussion of signing an ELC and heading to the WHL this season, but instead, he’ll go to Providence College. He is the clear blue-chip prospect in the VGK system at the moment; it’ll be up to him to continue on that path.

9/2/25 – Ranking: 4 – The man from a land down under has an absolute cannon of a shot, and he’s not afraid to use it. He did not do a ton in his stint in the big leagues in Sweden, but few do at the age of 18. At junior levels and on the international stage, he’s scored goals and put up points like a 2nd round pick should. The challenge for him is going to be his compete level. At times, he has “disappeared” from games, especially big games, and that simply can’t happen once he arrives in North America.

9/2/25 – Ranking: 17 – Hemmerling was one of the more exciting late-round picks as he thrived in Juniors to the tune of 91 points in 65 games. But, a shoulder injury disrupted most of his first pro season, and then when he finally did get on the ice he couldn’t quite find his footing. There’s still plenty of time for the 6th round pick to get the train back on the tracks though, which isn’t the case for many of the forwards above him.

8/12/24 – Ranking: 10 – The offensive breakthrough that was necessary for Hemmerling happened in a big way in his overage year in the WHL. He posted a massive 30 goals and 61 assists in 65 games and then was nearly a point-per-game player in the postseason as well. He’s become a shoot-first player who has gotten stronger and faster making him more dominant in Juniors. Now, heading into the AHL ranks, will the success continue. If it does, Hemmerling has a shot to be a late-round gem.

10/5/23 – Ranking: 13 – An alternate captain for the Silvertips, Hemmerling is clearly a leader on the ice. The challenge so far though has been his inability to make a truly consistent offensive impact. He was not great offensively in the rookie games despite playing in a place in the lineup that was enviable.

2/11/23 – Ranking: 11 – Despite being physically small, Hemmerling plays a fairly strong style of hockey. He’s able to hang onto the puck in the offensive zone and he’s quick enough to make defenders miss if he gets a head of steam. He’s continuing to score goals as an 18-year-old in the WHL and he’ll be one to keep an eye on when the prospects return to Vegas this summer.

8/16/22 – Ranking: 17 – Hemmerling had a nose for the front of the goal in Development Camp which is a welcome sign for those wearing a Golden Knights uniform. He also popped in many of the drills at the beginning of camp.

9/2/25 – Ranking: 19 – The former 7th round pick is heading to the University of St. Thomas, one of the oldest college hockey programs in the nation. So, he’s in good hands after a positive season in the USHL. As a 7th round pick, he’s going to have to do a lot to impress, but his skill set is one that has the capability of doing that. He’s fun to watch because he plays at a high speed and is constantly looking to make exciting plays.

8/12/24 – Ranking: 13 – Van Vliet was solid in the scrimmages using his speed and skill to generate scoring chances both for himself and others. Unlike many first-timers at Development Camp, the speed of the game did not seem too much for him to handle, which is an excellent sign as an 18-year-old. He’s committed to Michigan St. to play in college but will spend one more season in the USHL before he heads there.

9/2/25 – Ranking: 6 – After going undrafted three straight years, Kmec played well enough in VGK Camp to earn himself a contract and then followed it up with a solid year in the WHL. He’s a big guy who can really move. He makes a strong quick first pass and he’s willing to get up the ice offensively. Probably projects to be more defensive-minded at the pro level, though.

9/2/25 – Ranking: 8 – The 6th round pick has done nothing but impress since returning from an injury that derailed his 2023-24 season. He scored a massive 38 goals and posted 90 points in 63 games before continuing as more than a point per game in the playoffs. He also was one of Finland’s better players in his international appearances. The move to North American juniors has been a good one and VGK may have found a diamond in the rough with Uronen.

8/12/24 – Ranking: 16 – A quick season-ending injury derailed Uronen’s season with the Ottawa 67’s, however he showed out nicely in the short stint he did get to play. He scored two goals and had four assists in a six game span before getting hurt which was enough for the Kingston Frontenacs to trade for him this summer. At age 19, expect a massive offensive season that could easily shoot him up this list.

2/11/23 – Ranking: 17 – Uronen struggled in Development Camp and early in rookie camp. He looked like a youngster who had a lot going through his mind and couldn’t just focus on hockey. We know better than to put a label on a player after his first camps, so we won’t with Uronen.

9/2/25 – Ranking: 10 – First off, the personality on this guy is fun and very likable. He told a story about how he refused to answer his agent’s call on draft day because he didn’t want to spoil where he was getting drafted. As for the hockey player, he’s little, but he’s electric. He’s a really good passer and his vision on the ice is exceptional. Don’t be surprised if he shoots up this list in the next 12-18 months.

9/2/25 – Ranking: 3 – This is a big year for Cataford as it’ll be his first real test against true professional players. He’s done nothing but produce in the QMJHL, and he posted two points in four games at the end of the AHL season. He’s not overly impressive at any individual skill; he just finds ways to get the job done. There’s definitely some upside with his game, but there’s also a lot of volatility based on his below-average skating.

8/12/24 – Ranking: 2 – What a year it was for Cataford. The well-rounded offensive weapon posted 40 goals and 90 points in 65 games en route to winning the league MVP in the high-scoring QMJHL. He then came to the Silver Knights for a few games at the end of the season and didn’t look completely out of place, recording two assists. In Development Camp there were times he looked like an offensive dynamo but also moments where his foot speed appeared to need improvement as he moved up in competition level This Summer he was dealt in the QMJHL for five picks including two 1st rounders to Memorial Cup hosts, Rimouski. He’ll play one more season in Juniors before leaping the AHL. Expect massive numbers this year once again.

10/5/23 – Ranking: 6 – Cataford is off to a blazing start in the Q, scoring six points in his first three games. Not unexpected, but he did not show much in Development Camp and did not play in the rookie games. He plays with a lot of energy and definitely seems like a complementary player as opposed to a true line driver, however, he’s still so young, so there’s tons of time to develop.

9/2/25 – Ranking: 14 – After being a scoring machine in the OHL (probably the hardest of the three Canadian leagues to score in), his numbers didn’t translate in his first professional season. 19 points in 71 games is nothing to get too excited about for an AHL rookie. A big step is going to be needed in his second year in Henderson if he’s going to continue to be considered an NHL prospect.

8/12/24 – Ranking: 5 – Sapovaliv had a strong year in his final season in the OHL. His Saginaw Spirit won the Memorial Cup and he was a big reason why. The tall forward has continued to dominate in the faceoff circle and was one of the team’s most consistent and effective defensive forwards. His offense flashed over the course of the year as he recorded 62 points in 54 games but added just one assist in the five Memorial Cup games. At Development Camp he described his weight gain program which has helped him in stick battles and along the walls and it was noticeable in the scrimmages. He certainly looks like he may have an NHL future, but it’ll likely be as a bottom-six forward.

10/5/23 – Ranking: 5 – Sapovaliv did not flash like we had hoped in the most recent Development Camp and rookie games but there’s no doubt the skill is there for him to be a useful center. He put on a bunch of weight and it shows in the way he is able to use his body forecheck. The skating, which was a concern, does not seem to be as big a problem as was described after he was drafted.

2/11/23 – Ranking: 3 – As he’s set to hit his 19th birthday tomorrow, Sapovaliv has soared up the list. This actually has a lot more to do with others dropping, but Matyas has done everything you can ask for in his first season post-draft. He posted seven assists in seven games at World Juniors and was utilized as a defensive specialist as well. He’s also posting strong numbers in the OHL with Saginaw. His forechecking continues to be a strong suit and his ability to read the game as a defensive center is strong. He certainly looks like he has an NHL future.

8/16/22 – Ranking: 11 – The concern during the draft on Sapovaliv was his skating. At Development Camp, it was not notably poor which is a good sign having stepped on the Vegas ice just days after being drafted. He’s a strong forechecker and his awareness in the defensive and neutral zones is great. He potted a goal at World Juniors, but there were definitely some signs that he was struggling to keep up as the tournament went along. He’s a real boom or bust type prospect, and it’s not hard to see some of the characteristics that make VGK believe he’ll boom.

9/2/25 – Ranking: 12 – It’s a growing trend with this portion of the rankings as Gustafson missed most of last season with an injury. When he did get back on the ice he was effective. Nine points in eight regular season games followed by another six in 10 playoff games. But, that was his 5th season in the WHL, it’s time for the biggest jump in level yet.

8/12/24 – Ranking: 12 – The Gus Bus is headed to the Silver Knights this year to participate in his first year as a professional. The first key for him will be health. He played just 32 games last season in the WHL and missed Development Camp this summer. There’s a speed element to his game that is always enjoyable to watch and he has a knack for getting to the front of the net at the right time. It’ll be interesting to see how his skill translates to the AHL in his first season.

10/5/23 – Ranking: 12 – Gustafson missed the rookie games due to injury and hasn’t been able to get on the ice so far for his WHL team. He needs a monster year as a 19-year-old in juniors, and assuming he gets healthy, he should have it.

2/11/23 – Ranking: 8 – This kid just puts up points and he often does it in exciting ways. There’s no doubt there’s a lot of skill, it’s just the size that remains a bit of a concern. He’s a strong skater which is why he consistently shows up in the highlights zipping past players and heading in on goal. He probably has the most underrated upside in the entire VGK prospect pool.

8/16/22 – Ranking: 16 – The “Gus Bus” as I’m told he’s affectionately called in Seattle showed his speed in Development camp, but not a whole lot else. It’s always tough to get a read on kids in their first pro experience, so there’s no reason to go making any sweeping opinions on the 3rd round pick yet.

9/2/25 – Ranking: 22 – Swick did exactly what a 5th-year player in the OHL needs to do: produce. He was essentially a point per game player throughout his entire last two seasons at Kitchener and was named an alternate captain last year. This year he’ll likely be headed to Henderson where he’ll need to do more than guys like Hemmerling, Demek, and Sapovoliv who are all a bit older.

8/12/24 – Ranking: 15 – Swick is a massive forward standing at 6’7” and weighing in at nearly 220 pounds. He skates reasonably well for his size and spent a good amount of time near the goal mouth in the scrimmages at Development Camp. He looked more comfortable than many first-year players do a Dev Camp with the physicality of the games. He’ll look to add on his point-per-game season last year in the OHL before turning pro.

9/2/25 – Ranking: 20 – An older 6th round pick, Weiermair was described as a player the Golden Knights considered drafting in 2024 but eventually traded the pick and then used the pick they acquired to get him in 2025. Obviously, that means Vegas is much higher on him than literally any other team in the league. He’s a physical player that isn’t afraid of contact and uses it to his advantage against smaller players. Expect a big year as a 20-year-old in the WHL this year that could vault him up this list.

9/2/25 – Ranking: 13 – One of the few VGK prospects who is still playing in Europe, Karki did not have a major impact on his team in the Finnish League last season. That being said, he’s still very young and has been trusted to play a decent minute load for the first team after spending a few years putting up decent numbers in the youth leagues.

8/12/24 – Ranking: 9 – Karki did well in his first season playing in North America. After being selected fairly late in the CHL Import Draft, he got to Soo St. Marie and lit it up offensively. 21 goals and 45 points for a defenseman new to the league is solid. His offensive game is certainly impressive and shows up in the highlights. He’ll go back to Finland this year to play in the top league and then will likely hop back across the pond to play with the Silver Knights.

10/5/23 – Ranking: 14 – Karki was listed on the VGK roster for the rookie games but he did not end up playing in any of them. He’s putting up points early in the OHL, but he’ll need to prove it on VGK ice before he starts making his ascent up this list.

9/2/25 – Ranking: 20 – Gustav is going to be a difficult one to project because of the style of game he plays. He’s a defensive defenseman at heart and uses his size to bully players off the puck. As he rises through the ranks of better leagues, the more he’s able to do it the more we’ll be able to believe it may translate at the highest level. But, there aren’t going to be many exciting moments or jaw-dropping numbers along the way.

9/2/25 – Ranking: 11 – Kind of expected a bit more from Brabenec in the AHL last season and it didn’t quite shine through. It’s always tricky examining the Silver Knights from last season, though, because the team as a whole was so bad. The ceiling on Brabenec probably isn’t high enough to get all that excited about at this point in his career. Still could be a bottom-six NHLer.

8/12/24 – Ranking: 7 – Brabenec spent all of the previous season in the AHL and struggled to make a major impact in his rookie season as a professional. He’s much more of a pass-first type player and he rarely played with elite scores in Henderson. He did however flash some incredible skill by scoring HSK’s goal of the year, a William Karlsson-esque between the legs dandy. With a year of experience under his belt he’s going to have to take a big step forward offensively to prove he has what it takes to play in the NHL. The physical tools are there but the skill and speed hasn’t quite gotten to the necessary level yet.

10/5/23 – Ranking: 7 – There was some definitely excitement for the Czech standout heading into this summer. However, it just did not show up much on the ice as he was unable to generate the offense we expected in his third camp with the team. He played 1st or 2nd line center in all three rookie games and was unable to drive the line he was on. Everyone’s first professional season is crucial, it’s no different for Jakub.

2/11/23 – Ranking: 1 – It’s been an eventful year for the 19-year-old 4th round pick. After impressing during his time wearing a VGK sweater both in the summer and fall, Brabenec headed back to the QMJHL where he continued producing both goals and assists. He was traded to the Sherbrooke Phoenix where he has picked up his pace even more. But, the most impressive portion of Brabenec’s year was the trip to World Juniors. He was excellent the entire tournament, one of Czechia’s most influential offensive players. He averaged a point per game and made plays against the biggest teams and players in the tournament. He sees the game at the speed necessary to play at the next level.

8/16/22 – Ranking: 4 – The fastest riser in the rankings, Brabenec finished off an excellent season in the QMJHL and then impressed at Development Camp. It’s a shame he didn’t go to World Juniors because he could have easily turned heads. There’s really not much to dislike about his game. He’s an excellent passer, he has a knack for being in the right place around the blue paint, and he forechecks with ferocity. He’s definitely not ready for the NHL, maybe not even the AHL, but the future is bright.

2/23/22 – Ranking: 10 – In his first season in North America, Brabenec is lighting it up with one of the league’s best teams. He’s tallied 28 assists in 34 games and added 12 goals too. Plus, he was named to the Czechia team at World Juniors where he looked decent in his appearance. He still has a long way to go as he’s still very young, but the ceiling on Brabenec now is much higher than it was a year ago.

8/7/21 – Ranking: 25 – One of the youngest players in the entire Draft, Brabenec has plenty of time to develop and move up this list. He’s done well internationally but has been underwhelming in the Czech league. He’s expected to be much more of a defensive center than anything else though.

9/2/25 – Ranking: 1 – The Silver Knights were receiving some of the worst goaltending in the AHL for much of the season, until Lindbom stepped in as the main starter in late December. He posted three shutouts, a 2.65 goals against average, and a solid .912 save percentage. The last VGK prospect to tear up the AHL was Logan Thompson. Not saying Lindbom is on track for that type of career yet, but he’s taking the right steps.

8/12-24 – Ranking: 1 – A dominant regular season came off the rails in the playoffs as Lindbom’s team was swept and he suffered all four losses. But, his 2.12 goals against average continues to make him an exciting prospect. His goalie partner in Sweden was a familiar face to Vegas, Max Lagace, so he should have gotten some good advice about coming over to North America. He’ll be in the VGK system this season, the question will be will he be a Silver Knight or a Knight Monster?

10/5/23 – Ranking: 2 – Lindbom has done nothing but dominate statistically the last few seasons. He’s off to an incredible 4-0-0 start allowing less than a goal per game with his new Swedish team too. It’s a shame he wasn’t at rookie camp to see how he stacks up with Patera. Carl’s clearly the most exciting goalie prospect in the pool.

2/11/23 – Ranking: 2 – Lindbom is having one of the most impressive underaged seasons we’ve ever seen from a VGK goalie prospect. He’s been stupendous in the Hockey Allsvenskan league, posting what could be a record season for a rookie in that league. In the middle of that season, he went to World Juniors and was one of, if not the, best goalie in the tournament. There’s still a concern about his size, but he’s certainly raising his profile this year.

8/16/22 – Ranking: 5 – He really didn’t do anything wrong, other guys have just been better than him. This is both at Development Camp and at World Juniors where he has yet to dress for Team Sweden.

2/23/22 – Ranking: 5 – Lindbom looked very uncomfortable in the goal during his time in practice with the Golden Knights in Phoenix. However, when he got into the game he was much better and made a number of strong saves. His raw numbers don’t say he’s that small, but he looks pretty small in the goal, which could be a problem.

8/7/21 – Ranking: 5 – He served as the main goalie for Team Sweden in the U18 Championships where they earned a bronze medal. It will be interesting to see how his aggressive nature is coached as the Golden Knights have headed more towards the passive style of goaltending since relieving Dave Prior.

9/2/25 – Ranking: 2 – Whitehead had a cup of coffee in the AHL late in the year and looked quite strong in his first start. The next two weren’t as promising but he showed he can do it at that level. The next step will be consistency against professionals which he’ll have a chance to show this season. He was given a two-year entry-level contract in March which indicates the organization still has high hopes for him.

8/12/24 – Ranking: 4 – Whitehead’s first season at college was a successful one, not only statistically, but in bringing home the Beanpot for Northeastern in back-to-back seasons and five of the last six. Whitehead looked solid at Development Camp as well, using his size to look calm and collected in the goal. It’s going to be about his season in the NCAA this year. If it’s great, we can start considering him among the future options in the goalie pool. Until he does it at a decent level though, it’s hard to move him up.

2/11/23 – Ranking: 5 – Whitehead’s numbers have improved from last year in the USHL, but the quality of that league makes it very difficult to compare him to the others ahead of him on this list. He’ll head to Northeastern University next season where he’ll see a step up. If the numbers continue trending well, he will here too.

8/16/22 – Ranking: 4 – For a first-timer in Development Camp, Whitehead looked composed. He was really good in the shootouts and rarely allowed a goal in scrimmages. It was a little more hit and miss in the drills, but usually goalies in their first camps don’t do well. You can’t say that about him.

9/2/25 – Ranking: 3 – The massive 20-year-old was given an opportunity with the big league club in the KHL last year and it didn’t go particularly well. He allowed more than three goals per game and fell under a .900 save percentage in 18 games, winning just six. His junior-level numbers were much better but the numbers ballooned in the playoffs. Hopefully, we get a chance at some point to see what he looks like in North America.

8/12/24 – Ranking: 2 – A giant goaltender who uses his size and intelligence to play a simple effective game, Moysevich was superb last season in Russia. The Belarus-born goalie split his season between the KHL and MHL where he posted incredible numbers including a .942 save percentage in the KHL. He then played in the VHL playoffs and went 8-2-0 allowing fewer than two goals per game. He’s the most physically gifted goalie in the system and may already have more on his resume than the rest.