George McPhee has been touting the Golden Knights’ defense prospects for some time, while simultaneously preaching the need for patience.
The waiting is over. The rookies are NHL ready.
McPhee, the incoming president of hockey operations, said Saturday on the final day of development camp that he plans to carry at least one first-year defenseman on the roster next season.
The Knights sent defenseman Colin Miller to Buffalo on Friday for a second-round pick in 2021 and a fifth-round pick in 2022 to help pave the way for their arrival.
“While the trade was made to help with cap compliance, it was also made to provide some hope for the young defensemen we have in the organization,” McPhee said.