Vegas Golden Knights: Three Prospects to trade up for on Day Two
3. Justin Sourdif, RW, Vancouver Giants- WHL
It wouldn’t be a Vegas Golden Knights Draft without a pick from the Western Hockey League, right?
Well, it isn’t likely that the Golden Knights won’t take a player from the WHL at some point during Day Two, and there could be a high value pick waiting for them if they are willing to move up into Round Two.
Justin Sourdif has excelled in the WHL with the Vancouver Giants, recording 54 points (26 G, 28 A) in 57 games in 2019-20 following a 46 point year the season before.
The right shot boasts a powerful release and he’s able to place his shots, which makes him a valuable commodity already.
Able to shoot from almost anywhere on the ice and also showing a willingness to crash to the net, Sourdif boasts all the intangibles needed to become a deadly scorer in the National Hockey League.
He’s incredibly athletic and physical and his soft hands allows him to make some high-end plays in the offensive zone.
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Sourdif is a tenacious competitor who wins a lot of puck and one-on-one battles and, while he lacks speed, he would be a good fit for a lot of teams given his high compete level.