How acquired: Selected with No. 6 pick in 2017 NHL Draft
Last season: Portland (WHL): 64 GP, 37-65-102
Glass, 19, has done what the Golden Knights hoped he would since becoming the first amateur draft pick in franchise history. He tied for sixth in scoring in the Western Hockey League, made the WHL Western Conference first all-star team and added strength to his 6-foot-2, 178-pound frame last season.
But the Golden Knights are in no rush with their prospects. They have a strong NHL roster, mostly intact after a run to the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season, and a philosophy of patience with development. If no prospect cracks the NHL roster this season, that's fine.
In Glass' case, they would be comfortable with him back to Portland to keep learning under former NHL coach Mike Johnston and play for Canada in the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship. He needs to keep adding strength.
Projected NHL arrival: Next season