Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop comes out as gay Published article KELOWNA, BC - FEBRUARY 17: Luke Prokop #6 of the Calgary Hitmen prepares for the face-off against the Kelowna Rockets at Prospera Place on February 17, 2020 in Kelowna, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images) A Nashville Predators prospect has come out as gay before his first NHL camp. Luke Prokop, a 19-year-old Canadian who was a second-round pick in the 2020 draft last fall, posted a message to Twitter on Monday. "It has been quite the journey to get to this point in my life, but I cannot be happier with my decision to come out," he said. "From a young age I have dreamed of being an NHL player, and I believe that living my authentic life will allow me to bring my whole self to the rink improve my chances for filling my dreams."