Golden Knights select six prospects in NHL Draft Day Two
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 10:42 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights concluded their selections in the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26 in Buffalo, New York, acquiring six new prospects. Following a notable trade that sent Pavel Dorofeyev to the New York Rangers, the team focused on strengthening its farm system. Notable picks include Finnish defenseman Juho Piiparinen at 29th overall and forward Benjamin Wilmott at 92nd. Defenseman Sean Burick, forward Jonah Sivertson, defenseman Will McLaughlin, and goaltender Matthew Minchak also joined the organization. The Golden Knights aim to enhance their roster depth as several key players enter the final year of their contracts.
- •Golden Knights select Juho Piiparinen 29th overall in first round.
- •Trade with Rangers netted extra first-round and third-round picks.
- •Benjamin Wilmott and Sean Burick chosen in round three.
- •Golden Knights focused on strengthening their developmental depth.
- •Matthew Minchak selected as a goaltender in round six.
- 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Get to know the six prospects selected by the Golden Knights on Day Two
"It is pencils down for the Vegas Golden Knights and the other 31 teams in the 2026 NHL Draft.
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