LAS VEGAS Matyas Sapovaliv is aware that in order to be an NHL player, he must put on muscle.
How has the 20-year-old center prospect for the Vegas Golden Knights been managing to do that? a strict exercise regimen combined with a plenty of chicken and rice.
In the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft, the Golden Knights selected Sapovaliv (number 48). “I’m still trying to build some muscle and find some more pounds,” Sapovaliv stated. “I find it difficult to finish my meals sometimes.”
Sapovaliv’s desire for triumph is undeniable: In just 54 games last season, he recorded 62 points (19 goals, 43 assists), which propelled Saginaw of the Ontario Hockey League to the Memorial Cup championship in his third OHL season. Nine points (six assists and three goals) were added by him in
