VGK 2026 draft
Vegas Golden Knights 2026 NHL Draft picks.
The Vegas Golden Knights made 7 selections in the 2026 NHL Draft (June 26-27, 2026), including 4 from picks acquired via trade. Every player they drafted is listed below, followed by their full prospect pipeline.
Vegas Golden Knights draft snapshot
72026 picks made
4acquired picks
1rounds 1-2
40prospects
Selections are the official 2026 NHL Draft results. Future 2027-2029 draft capital remains available in the interactive Team Pipeline.
Vegas Golden Knights 2026 draft picks
| Round | Overall | Player drafted | Pos / club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st rd | #29 | Juho Piiparinen | D · TAPPARA |
| 3rd rd | #92 | Ben Wilmott | C/LW · BARRIE |
| 3rd rd | #95 | Sean Burick | D · PENTICTON |
| 4th rd | #113 | Jonah Sivertson | F · PRINCE ALBERT |
| 5th rd | #159 | Will McLaughlin | D · PORTLAND |
| 6th rd | #191 | Matthew Minchak | G · KINGSTON |
| 7th rd | #207 | Noel Pakarinen | LW · K-ESPOO JR. |
Pipeline context
Vegas Golden Knights has 40 prospects in the local Team Pipeline export, including 4 goalies and 3 first-rounders. The sample below is for context; use Team Pipeline for filters and drawer detail.
| Player | Profile | Draft path | Latest row |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Connelly | LW / 20 yrs / AHL | 2024 R1 #19 | 2025-26: 46 GP, 49 pts, 1.06 P/GP |
| Ville Heinola | D / 25 yrs / NHL | 2019 R1 #20 | 2025-26: 44 GP, 21 pts, 0.48 P/GP |
| Juho Piiparinen | D / 18 yrs / U20 SM-SARJA | 2026 R1 #29 | 2025-26: 29 GP, 3 pts, 0.10 P/GP |
| Antti Tuomisto | D / 25 yrs / AHL | 2019 R2 #35 | 2025-26: 68 GP, 29 pts, 0.43 P/GP |
| Raphael Lavoie | C / 25 yrs / NHL | 2019 R2 #38 | 2025-26: 45 GP, 56 pts, 1.24 P/GP |
| Matyas Sapovaliv | C / 22 yrs / AHL | 2022 R2 #48 | 2025-26: 72 GP, 35 pts, 0.49 P/GP |
| Adam Ginning | D / 26 yrs / NHL | 2018 R2 #50 | 2025-26: 42 GP, 8 pts, 0.19 P/GP |
| Jakob Ihs Wozniak | RW / 19 yrs / SHL | 2025 R2 #55 | 2025-26: 17 GP, 2 pts, 0.12 P/GP |
| Jonas Rondbjerg | RW / 27 yrs / NHL | 2017 R3 #65 | 2025-26: 43 GP, 26 pts, 0.60 P/GP |
| Lukas Cormier | D / 24 yrs / AHL | 2020 R3 #68 | 2025-26: 49 GP, 47 pts, 0.96 P/GP |
| Martins Dzierkals | LW / 29 yrs / CZECH | 2015 R3 #68 | 2025-26: 50 GP, 15 pts, 0.30 P/GP |
| Mathieu Cataford | C / 21 yrs / AHL | 2023 R3 #77 | 2025-26: 59 GP, 13 pts, 0.22 P/GP |