Golden Knights draft Juho Piiparinen with 29th pick in NHL draft

The Vegas Golden Knights selected Finnish defenseman Juho Piiparinen with the 29th overall pick during the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. This selection followed a trade that sent two-time leading goalscorer Pavel Dorofeyev to the New York Rangers in exchange for two first-round picks. The Golden Knights initially traded down twice before choosing Piiparinen, who is noted for his physical play and defensive skills. Analysts had mixed opinions on his draft ranking, with some placing him as high as 17th and others as low as 42nd. Piiparinen stands 6'3" and weighs 203 lbs, demonstrating both size and agility on the ice.

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