Reid Duke knows how to make a good first impression.
Duke, the first player ever signed by the Golden Knights, spotted owner Bill Foley before the start of the team’s development camp on Tuesday and made sure to shake his hand.
“That was the first time I’ve actually met him,” Duke said. “It was quick, brief, but it was good to meet him and say, ‘Hi.’ ”
Pleasantries aside, Duke was among the 45 players hoping to stand out to the Knights’ brass this week at Las Vegas Ice Center.
The 6-foot, 192-pound center skated during the first of two one-hour practices and was paired frequently during drills with prospect Alex Tuch.