Golden Knights Lock In Finnish Prospect | Vegas Golden Knights News

The Vegas Golden Knights are betting big on the future, locking up 17-year-old defenseman Juho Piiparinen with a three-year entry-level deal. A first-round pick (29th overall) in the 2026 NHL Draft, Piiparinen already made his mark in Finland’s Liiga, tallying three assists and a plus-six rating in 29 games, plus 13 points in 15 U20 games. He also shined on the world stage, posting an assist and a plus-six rating in six games at the 2026 World Juniors. After impressing at Golden Knights’ development camp, the team’s commitment to his growth signals a bold move to build a winning foundation for years to come. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7f6c0fd7009ba3a7