Which remaining name on the Golden Knights Training Camp roster stands out the most?

The Vegas Golden Knights announced roster cuts on Saturday, trimming their group to 31 guys. Among those names are people you'd expect to make the roster. That includes the usual suspects such as Jack Eichel, William Karlsson, and Mark Stone. Heck, even that new guy, Mitch Marner, made it.

I hear he's really good.

But one name that stood out was Jaycob Megna. If you don't know who he is, he's the man who played eight games with the Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers, last season. He didn't have a single point, which makes matters much more interesting.

Believe it or not, it's true. He joins reputable names such as Shea Theodore and Noah Hanifin, taking in some Montana air in the process. Nothing like getting away from it all and taking in the beauty of nature, eh?

Granted, it's a long shot that he'll be one of the six starting blue liners heading into the 2025-26 season. Still, it's worth examining why his roster spot stands out. After all, the blue line will look drastically different from the season prior, complete with new names.

How does he stand out among his peers? Why does Megna matter in the grand scheme of things? Let's examine the big, burly defenseman and see where he stands in everything.

Why Jaycob Megna stands out among the remaining Golden Knights on the preseason roster

During the offseason, the Vegas Golden Knights lost lots of size. They traded Nicolas Hague to the Nashville Predators and Alex Pietrangelo stepped away from hockey because of his health. So, who do you have stepping in should somebody go down?

That's where Megna comes into play. The big defenseman stands at 6'6" and weighs 220 lbs., making him hard to miss. In fact, his defensive game makes him harder to miss. He has an 82-game average of 133 blocked shots and 110 hits during his career, making him the perfect third-pair defender.

Granted, he won't generate any goals or aid the attack in any way. However, you need someone to deter oncoming attackers by getting their sticks out. With Megna's range, that makes life easier if the Golden Knights are down a man or two. They gain a defensive edge armed with size, taking away space from their opponents.

The reality of Megna possibly making the final roster is bleak

Let's be 100% frank here. The Golden Knights roster looks set for the 2025-26 season. Sure, there might be questions about certain positions heading into the season. However, the defensive group looks basically set in stone, barring any lingering health concerns.

That leaves Megna on the outside looking in. Heck, it'll be tough making the seventh defenseman position, considering how loaded the group is. You're looking at names such as Dylan Coghlan and Ben Hutton competing for the spot. What advantage do both players have? They're both familiar with the Golden Knights.

Still, being a big defender is an advantage upon itself. Taking away space and providing a physical presence is something not many people have. For Megna, that could provide the Golden Knights an air of relief straight from Montana.