Connelly seeks to put past mistake behind after being selected 19th in NHL draft by Golden Knights
Associated PressLAS VEGAS — It meant little to Trevor Connelly what spot he was selected in the NHL draft — first round or beyond — due to the regrettable decision he made in the past. But, honestly, it’s the happiest that I could’ve been where I got selected,” said Connelly, who’s draft stock dropped in the two years since he posted an image Snapchat — before hastily removing it — showing a friend posing in front of a collection of building blocks formed in the shape of a swastika. “I’ve made mistakes as a kid and I’m such a different person now,” said Connelly, who is from Tustin, California, and committed to attending Providence this year. I think that it’s all going to work out for the best for me and I’ll do anything for the organization, anything for the people and I’m super excited to get started.” GM Kelly McCrimmon said Vegas officials conducted what he called a “very extensive” background check on the player, while also meeting with Connelly at the scouting combine in Buffalo, New York, and then again this week. “I don’t think anybody’s happy,” MacLellan said on a video call with reporters Thursday.
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