Jakub Demek
Henderson Silver Knights·AHL·Age 23
Draft & Status
Has not yet played an NHL game. NHL statistics will appear here after a debut.
About
Jakub Demek, born in 2003, is a center selected in the fourth round (128th overall) of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Standing 6'4" and weighing 203 pounds, Demek's professional progression has been significantly impacted by injuries, including shoulder surgery and multiple concussions. In 2025-26, he was limited to four regular-season games with Henderson, recording one assist.
A bruising force along the boards, Demek projects as a defensive specialist and fourth-line center. He signed a one-year, two-way contract extension in July 2026.
Jakub Demek is part of the Vegas Golden Knights prospect pool. See every prospect in the system, ranked by organizational outlook.
Transactions
- WAIVERSep 23, 2026
Placed on waivers
On waivers Demek was placed on waivers by Vegas on Wednesday, according to Jesse Granger of The Athletic.
- SIGNINGJul 1, 2026
Signed with VGK ($850K)