Analyzing the Golden Knights Future Stars
By Evan Mead
#2: Lukas Cormier, LHD, Charlottetown Islanders
Lukas Cormier was one of my favorite picks in the 2020 NHL draft, and it’s understandable. Personally, I can’t believe he fell to the third-round but he did. Now, the Vegas Golden Knights have a potential superstar.
Age: 19
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 176 lbs.
Shoot: Left
Drafted: Drafted in the third-round of the 2020 NHL Draft by the Golden Knights
Breakdown
Lukas Cormier is probably the consensus second ranked Golden Knights prospect and there shouldn’t be much debate. Cormier, as I said above was one of my favorite prospects in the 2020 NHL draft, and the fact the Knights got him in the third-round was surprising and a steal.
Why did he fall is a question that’ll continue to blow my mind, but I suppose I shouldn’t be complaining. I mean after all, he is a Vegas Golden Knights prospect now. So, that’s good.
Cormier has spent most of his time in the QMJHL with the Charlottetown Islanders and has performed well almost every season.
In his 2020-21 season with the Islanders he played in 39 games and had 16 goals and 38 assists for 54 total points. To cap off those amazing numbers, he also had a +/- of +35.
This season with the Islanders he’s played in 30 games and has 17 goals and 25 assists for a total of 42 points. Once again, he dominated defensively with a +20 score.
He’s a great all-around player and the Knights are going to be incredibly lucky to have him on their roster moving forward. If he can continue playing how he’s played the last couple seasons, he’ll be in the AHL next season for sure. If he plays well there, I presume the Knights will try to get him into the NHL.