Analyzing the Golden Knights Future Stars
By Evan Mead
#10: Connor Corcoran, RHD, Fort Wayne Komets
Connor Corcoran is currently my 10th ranked prospect in the Vegas Golden Knights organization. Being a defenseman, he’s got a long road ahead of him but he could get his chance soon enough if he plays to his potential.
Age: 21
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 192 lbs.
Shot: Right
Drafted: Fifth-round in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft
Breakdown
There isn’t much out there on the defenseman but that is understandable. Corcoran, has spent the last couple seasons in the ECHL with the Fort Wayne Komets. However, he has made two different stints with the Henderson Silver Knights over the last couple seasons.
In Corcoran’s time with the Komets, he’s been very productive. Having played in 32 games between last season and this season, he’s totaled 11 goals and 18 assists for a total of 29 points. However, what Corcoran has lacked in some of the little things, he’s always found ways to be productive. Which, is very important when trying to win games.
Connor Corcoran before making his debut in the ECHL with the Fort Wayne Komets, was in the OHL for three seasons. In those three seasons in the OHL he played in 193 games and he actually played great hockey. He had 32 goals, 78 assists for a total of 110 points. As a defenseman, that is very respectable.
However, despite not seeing much time in the AHL, there are some traits that could help get Corcoran a true chance. He is after all a 6’2″ strong defenseman who plays a physical game in the defensive zone and has a good, hard shot to complement that. I mean with the Golden Knights affiliate, he has played in eight games and has three goals.
He’s not a great skater by any stretch and he has shown bad decision making at times, but when you consider how he plays his game, he could still eventually find himself becoming a regular for the Henderson Silver Knights. But, it’s very unlikely that he ever see’s time with the Golden Knights.