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Golden Knights navigate 2026 NHL Draft with multiple trades and selections

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:00 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Golden Knights navigate 2026 NHL Draft with multiple trades and selections

Summary

The Vegas Golden Knights were not expected to make significant moves at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, their highest pick being 95th overall. They traded Pavel Dorofeyev to acquire additional selections, ultimately making five trades and selecting seven players. Among the draftees is Finnish defenseman Juho Piiparinen, chosen 29th overall after two trades down. The Golden Knights’ strategy shows a commitment to building depth as they look ahead to future seasons.

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By the Numbers

•Golden Knights made five trades during the 2026 NHL Draft.
•Selected Juho Piiparinen 29th overall after trading down twice.
•Benjamin Wilmott was picked 92nd overall from OHL Barrie Colts.
•Selected Sean Burick at 95th overall, a 6'8" defenseman from WHL Penticton Vees.
•Jonah Sivertson went 113th overall, recognized for his scoring ability.

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2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Golden Knights 2026 NHL Draft Recap

What they're saying

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The Vegas Golden Knights weren’t expected to make much noise during the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Their earliest draft pick was a third-rounder, 95th overall. But if the past nine years have taught us anything, it’s that with this team, you have to be ready for anything.
— Yahoo Sports

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