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Vegas Golden Knights: Top 10 prospects entering 2019

By Dave Stevenson

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 21: Peyton Krebs, 17th overall pick of the Vegas Golden Knights poses for a portrait during the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 21, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images)
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 21: Peyton Krebs, 17th overall pick of the Vegas Golden Knights poses for a portrait during the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 21, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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10. Jonas Rondbjerg

Acquired: 2017 third-round pick

Age: 20

Position: Left Wing/Right Wing

Stats: 45 games, 2 goals, 4 assists, 6 points (Växjö Lakers HC, SHL)

Jonas Rondbjerg had a strong 2017-18 season, proving he belonged in the SHL with 11 points in 35 games. He also starred for Denmark in the World Juniors, putting up seven points in six games. Rondbjerg took a step back in 2018-19, posting just six points in 45 games in the SHL and two points at the World Juniors.

He’s heading to the Chicago Wolves of the AHL next season. A move to North America and the smaller rink could be good for him. Rondbjerg has a nice compete level and I still like his hockey IQ. His tools haven’t gotten the results you’d expect from him yet.

Rondbjerg is very good defensively and can cause havoc on the forecheck, which makes me think he could fit in nicely in the bottom six. I haven’t seen enough from him on offense to have much faith in him being more than that.

9. Kaedan Korczak

Acquired: 2019 second-round pick

Age: 18

Position: Defense

Stats: 68 points, 4 goals, 29 assists, 33 points (Kelowna Rockets, WHL)

I like Kaeden Korczak defensively. He’s very sound and has pretty good positioning for someone his age. Korczak’s quite mobile and at 6’2″, he’s got a good frame. He emerged as a go-to defenseman for the Kelowna Rockets.

That said, his lack of offense is a bit concerning. It significantly limits his upside. Korczak is nothing to write home about in transition and on offense, he’s a bit underwhelming. I think he’s got the tools to be a third-pairing defenseman in the NHL.

If paired with a strong offensive defenseman, maybe Korczak could be a second-pairing guy, but he’d have to be with someone who can drive possession.

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