There was a lot of buzz about Ben Hemmerling at the Vegas Golden Knights training camp. During training, he impressed the Golden Knights with his deftness and speed on the ice. He proved he can score whenever he wants, which makes him a promising breakthrough possibility. Fans of the National Hockey League and the Vegas Golden Knights should pay close attention to that. Who could say no to a dazzling forward with unbelievable offensive ability and speed? Spectacular dekes performed by Pavel Datsyuk and other superstars whizzing past defenses come to mind. It resulted in a plethora of goals—314 to be precise—and unforgettable moments for hockey fans to enjoy. He deserves to be inducted into the Hall of Fame without a doubt.
Not only that, but he was an asset in the lower divisions as well. Hemmerling played 199 games over four seasons with the Everett Slivertips of the Western Hockey League, tallying 64 goals and 143 assists. He had a solid 2023–24 season, contributing to the team’s success with 30 goals and 61 assists in 65 games played. Just think of the impact he could have on the Henderson Silver Knights’ offense if he played in the American Hockey League. At developmental camp, he stood out as a promising prospect, but he still has room to grow. With so many star players on their roster, the Golden Knights are a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. The upcoming season of “Misfits” will feature newcomers like Tomas Hertl and returning cast members like William Karlsson, leaving no place for Hemmerling. Here, though, is how the previous 2022 NHL Draft sixth-round pick may best position himself to succeed in Sin City.
The Las Vegas Strip Bigger is better for Golden Knights.
It may have been obvious to some of you that the proportions of a player are frequently brought up in these pieces. A Golden Knights star’s abilities—or lack thereof—are brought to light by this motif. For instance, Vegas’ Jonathan Marchessault was mostly recognized as a sniper due to his towering stature (5’9″). His strong goal-scoring—which garnered him a Conn Smythe trophy—trumps his defensive ability. Nicolas Hague, who is 6 feet 6 inches tall, is significantly taller. He plays well offensively considering his size. But he won’t be as prolific as Marchessault in terms of points scored. On the contrary, he’s a nimble defenseman who makes good use of his stature to do things like finish checks and block shots. But there’s a rationale behind it: with an average weight of 207.9 pounds, the Vegas Golden Knights were the NHL’s biggest club last season.
Ben Hemmerling is around the same height as Marchessault, at 5 feet 11 inches. But at just 176 pounds, he’s surprisingly lightweight. He has room to grow physically and improve his forechecking abilities. Despite his good decision-making and defending abilities, he may be an even better all-around player with a little more muscle.
