Vegas Welcomes Their Draftees

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The season 64 draft has come and gone. Vegas stepped up to the podium and selected eight players throughout the various rounds. However, prior to the draft; Vegas completed a deal with the Yukon Rush bringing in a highly talented winger. Dan Baillie spent season 63 in Yukon putting up 22 points but has quickly honed his skills becoming a threat this coming season. Going back to Yukon was veteran winger Jessy Thomas and Vegas' 2nd round pick in season 65. Vegas also received Yukon's 6th rounder in season 65.

 

With the 3rd overall selection, Vegas welcomed highly anticipated right winger Matthew Materazo. Materazo comes to Vegas fresh off of winning the Founder's cup in Saskatoon. The young forward put up 2 goals and a +2 in 9 games last season. Look for Materazo to start on Vegas' top line. With the 11th pick, Vegas brought back one of its own in Connor McDavid. McDavid will be looked upon as the Aces top centreman and should have a breakthrough season. With the 15th selection, Vegas welcomed left winger Nico Sulerzyski; a player who has quickly caught the eye of several teams and should climb the ranks as the season progresses. Vegas had two picks in the 4th and 5th rounds respectively selecting depth players; D-Mitch Matthews (22nd overall), LW-Austen Fourier (24th overall), D-Basaraba Moose (25th overall) and G-Joe Nixon (27th overall). Each of their selections were made strategically to strengthen their roster in hopes that they land a breakthrough talent. Joe Nixon looks to backup returning netminder Kevin Weekes and should move into the starting role next season and could even battle for the starting role as the season ages. With their final pick of the draft Vegas selected centre Cal Davidson at 33rd overall. Again, a depth selection, with potential to lock down the 2nd line centre role.

Vegas should certainly be a team on everyone's radar in season 64.

 

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