Knights make final cuts, paving way for Trevor Connelly to make NHL roster

By Danny Webster Vegas Golden Knights completed their roster reductions on Sunday, opening a path for rookie forward Trevor Connelly to secure an NHL roster spot for the season opener versus the Chicago Blackhawks. The club placed forwards Jonas Røndbjerg, Alexander Holtz and Tanner Laczynski, along with defensemen Ville Heinola and Antti Tuomisto, on waivers. According to PuckPedia, 71 players were put on waivers league‑wide that day. Teams may claim those players and add them to their rosters, assuming responsibility for the contracts. If the five players clear waivers at 11 a.m. Monday, they will be assigned to the Henderson Silver Knights. After the moves, Vegas carries 13 forwards and seven defensemen into Tuesday’s game. The final roster will be submitted Monday, but the cuts already clarify the