Just two days after selecting 30 players in the Expansion Draft to serve as the first Golden Knights, Vegas Golden Knights general manager George McPhee laid the foundation for the franchise's future with 12 selections in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft in Chicago.
While most of these prospects won't make their NHL debuts for at least a year or two, they'll become the backbone of the franchise as the team looks to grow from an expansion team to a perennial playoff contender.
So, who are these young Golden Knights? Here's some fun facts about all of Vegas' draft selections:
Getting To Know The Golden Knights Draft Picks
The team made 12 selections this weekend in Chicago
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