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
30prospects
Selections are the official 2026 NHL Draft results. Future 2027-2028 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 30 prospects in the local Team Pipeline export, including 3 goalies and 2 first-rounders. The sample below is for context; use Team Pipeline for filters and drawer detail.
| Player | Profile | Draft path | Latest row |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Holtz | RW / 24 yrs / NHL | 2020 R1 #7 | 2025-26: 28 GP, 9 pts, 0.32 P/GP |
| Trevor Connelly | LW / 20 yrs / AHL | 2024 R1 #19 | 2025-26: 46 GP, 49 pts, 1.06 P/GP |
| Daniil Chayka | D / 23 yrs / VHL | 2021 R2 #38 | 2025-26: 49 GP, 6 pts, 0.12 P/GP |
| Matyas Sapovaliv | C / 22 yrs / AHL | 2022 R2 #48 | 2025-26: 72 GP, 35 pts, 0.49 P/GP |
| Jakob Ihs Wozniak | RW / 19 yrs / SHL | 2025 R2 #55 | 2025-26: 17 GP, 2 pts, 0.12 P/GP |
| Lukas Cormier | D / 24 yrs / AHL | 2020 R3 #68 | 2025-26: 49 GP, 47 pts, 0.96 P/GP |
| Mathieu Cataford | RW / 21 yrs / AHL | 2023 R3 #77 | 2025-26: 59 GP, 13 pts, 0.22 P/GP |
| Jordan Gustafson | C / 22 yrs / ECHL | 2022 R3 #79 | 2025-26: 30 GP, 29 pts, 0.97 P/GP |
| Pavel Moysevich | G / 21 yrs / VHL | 2024 R3 #83 | 2025-26: 10 GP, 0 pts, 0 P/GP |
| Mateo Nobert | C / 18 yrs / QMJHL | 2025 R3 #85 | 2025-26: 62 GP, 78 pts, 1.26 P/GP |
| Jackson Hallum | F / 23 yrs / AHL | 2020 R3 #91 | 2025-26: 69 GP, 26 pts, 0.38 P/GP |
| Arttu Karki | D / 21 yrs / LIIGA | 2023 R3 #96 | 2025-26: 1 GP, 1 pts, 1 P/GP |