3 names to watch for during the Rookie Camp for the Vegas Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights have their roster set up for the upcoming Rookie Camp. Here are three names you should watch for.

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Trent Swick

There's been plenty mentioned about the viability of Trent Swick as an NHL player. He stands at 6'7" and would be the forward version of Nicolas Hague. A big body that moves quickly for his size is a boon, especially for NHL teams that emphasize this trait. The Vegas Golden Knights are firm believers in this practice, whether with Hague, Swick, or Artur Cholach.

Last season, he had a breakout season with the Kitchener Rangers, making himself a household name in the OHL. The winger scored 25 goals and 37 assists in 63 games, giving the Rangers a bite offensively. That's even more promising for a Golden Knights team needing scoring depth in the farm system.

Swick is the type of player who needs time to develop. Before his breakout season with Kitchener in 2023-24, he scored 13 goals and 11 assists in his first two seasons with the team. The Rookie Camp is a good start for the prospect, where he can continue his ascension in the hockey scene. Here, he can impress the brass and become a reliable name for the Golden Knights, especially with his physical gifts.

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