Vegas Golden Knights First Half Report Cards: Forwards

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LAS VEGAS, NV – JANUARY 2: David Perron #57 of the Vegas Golden Knights skates with a puck against the Nashville Predators during the game at T-Mobile Arena on January 2, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images) /

I’m a big fan of watching David Perron play hockey. His quickness and his ability to dish the puck from the wing has been a sight to see in a Golden Knights uniform. He’s created a lot of big plays during the year, and that will continue as long as he stays healthy.

Obviously playing with a heavy offensive unit like Neal and Haula will only help. He’s also a great locker room guy, and his teammates love him. If you have a moment, read his post in the players’ tribune, you won’t regret it.

The Sherbrooke, Quebec native net nine goals, a team-leading 25 assists, and 34 points in 35 games played. His ability to set up players like Neal and Marchessault on the power play has been a beneficial factor in the Golden Knights success. He does have some lapses without the puck, but its nothing compared to Neal and Haula.

Overall, Perron has been the best second line player on the Knights. Not to discount what Haula and Neal have done, but Perron’s work on the PP makes him have the edge over those two. Another high grade for a top-six forward.

Grade: B+

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