The Vegas Golden Knights are rolling into Rookie Camp with a roster and schedule in hand, and the group will also take part in the Rookie Faceoff in San Jose from September 12 to 15. It’s the first real chance for a few of these young players to show what they can bring against NHL-caliber competition.
Trevor Connelly will draw plenty of attention, as expected. The former first-round pick has given fans plenty to like about the future, especially after putting up 14 goals and 35 assists with the Henderson Silver Knights in 2026-27. Cameron Whitehead and Tuomas Uronen are also on the Rookie Camp list, giving Vegas a look at more of the prospects who could factor into the 2026-27 season.
But a few names have more to prove than most when camp opens.
Alex Weiermair is one of them. The 21-year-old forward put together a huge season with the WHL’s Portland Winterhawks, finishing with 37 goals and 56 assists.
He also got a taste of pro hockey with the Tahoe Knight Monsters, picking up an assist in two games. With a bigger opportunity ahead, Weiermair can help himself a lot by turning in a strong camp.
For him, it’s about creating chances, staying active, and making it impossible to ignore him.
Sean Burick brings a very different kind of appeal. The defenseman from San Clemente, California, checks in at 6'8" and 214 lbs, and that kind of frame is impossible to miss.
Size is only part of the package, though. Burick has shown he can move the puck, and his amateur career backed that up.
His path forward is pretty straightforward: lean on what he does best and play his game. If he can use that reach to take away space while still contributing offensively, Vegas may have something useful in its prospect pool.
Then there’s Pavel Moysevich, the Belarusian goaltender who towers at 6'7" and looks the part of a future option in net. He also comes off a solid season with SKA-VMF St.
Petersburg in the VHL, where he posted a 2.41 GAA, a .917 save percentage, and one shutout in 10 games. With his size and his ability to move quickly across the crease, Moysevich has a real chance to build some momentum at Rookie Camp.
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