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Vegas Golden Knights: Four players that could be available at No.29 overall

By Andrew Steele-Davis

#8 Noel Gunler of Lulea HF in action during the Champions Hockey League match between Lausanne HC and Lulea HF. (Photo by RvS.Media/Basile Barbey/Getty Images)
#8 Noel Gunler of Lulea HF in action during the Champions Hockey League match between Lausanne HC and Lulea HF. (Photo by RvS.Media/Basile Barbey/Getty Images) /
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Ridly Greig #17 of Team White skates
Ridly Greig #17 of Team White skates during the 2020 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

3. Ridly Greig, C, Brandon Wheat Kings – WHL

The Vegas Golden Knights have made a habit of dipping into the WHL for prospects, and it should come as no surprise given that General Manager Kelly McCrimmon owned the Brandon Wheat Kings until recently.

McCrimmon boasts a vast and intricate knowledge of the WHL and the Wheat Kings, which is why it wouldn’t be shocking if the Golden Knights go back to what they know by taking Ridly Greig with the No. 29 overall pick.

Greig has attracted a lot of buzz heading into the Draft so there’s every chance he could be off the board by the time Vegas goes on the clock, but he fits into the Knights’ philosophy of picking the best player available.

A good skater with blistering speed who excels in both zones, Greig can play in any situation and he would be a potent weapon on the power play.

And, while he’s not exactly intimidating at 5-foot-11 and 159 lbs, the left-shot boasts endless energy and he thrives when playing a physical game, acting as a one-man wrecking ball at times.

Greig boasts a high hockey IQ along with high-end passing ability, and he put up 60 points (26 G, 34 A) in 56 games last season.

His incredibly high compete level will attract a lot of suitors and that could be the ultimate factor that persuades the Golden Knights to take Greig 29th overall if he’s still on the board at that point.

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