Picking No.17, the Vegas Golden Knights were expected to pick from players in the ilk of center Ryan Suzuki or Mississauga Steelheads defenseman Thomas Harley.
However, on a night filled with dramatic shocks and where a slew of high-tend offensive talent were left on the board until late, the Knights found themselves with Peyton Krebs in their lap.
The 18-year-old center, who can also thrive out on the left wing, was expected to be taken inside the top ten and was as high as eight on some draft boards and mock drafts.
But a slight Achilles tear sustained in June appeared to put some teams off, although Vegas will have no complaints after replenishing their farm system with a stud forward.