Vegas Golden Knights

[bcvegaspt]

Admittedly, I'm a casual fan at best. That being said, I love how engrained they are in the community. They seem to embrace Las Vegas while remaining out of trouble (correct me if I'm wrong since I haven't heard about any incidences).

How was the draft and how were the trades for the team? Net positive? Net decline? I know that it's tough to judge until next year's playoffs, but what are your thoughts?

I saw that we lost Logan Thompson, which is a name that I'm aware of. Did we keep the other goalie who helped us with the Cup?

 

[rebneck]

Yes, Adin Hill, our Cup-winning goalie, is still on the roster, as of today. Hoping Pavel Moysevich, who VGK drafted #83 overall in the recent NHL draft, can be a decent NHL goalie. Dude is 6-5 and, supposedly, a smart player but, at his size, not terribly quick, though moves well enough. The Golden Knights have never really been a team to develop players, so we'll see.

 

[Masked_rebel]

Freed up a bunch of cap space by losing some Vegas guys, but that's buisness sometimes. They'll find ways to fill those gaps and bring in players.

 

[unlove]

Lost Marchessault. Bummer. He was one of the originals and a favorite. Got a jersey with his name on it after winning the Cup. He’ll be missed but I trust McKrimmon is making the moves that have to be made. Won a Cup so tough for anyone to complain.

 

[Bullmastiff 1]

Lost Marchessault. Bummer. He was one of the originals and a favorite. Got a jersey with his name on it after winning the Cup. He’ll be missed but I trust McKrimmon is making the moves that have to be made. Won a Cup so tough for anyone to complain.

I'm not exactly thrilled with the offseason so far but like you touched on, it's hard to question this management team based on their results.

I think Holtz from NJ could surprise some people. Former #7 overall pick.

Knights are set at center but wing depth is not great right now. Need to address that...

 

[reagan21]

#GoKings

 

[rebelfan1969]

#GoKings

Feel they are up to something BIG

 

[j. spilotro]

#GoKings

Maybe they’ll get swept by the Oilers in the first round next year? Seems to be a Kings pattern. 3 wins, 2 wins, 1 win … what’s next?

 

[Bullmastiff 1]

#GoKings

Not today Satan. Not today.

 

[Bullmastiff 1]

Feel they are up to something BIG

Purely guess. A defenseman gets moved to make space.

Taresenko, Sprong both possibilities

 

[reagan21]

Maybe they’ll get swept by the Oilers in the first round next year? Seems to be a Kings pattern. 3 wins, 2 wins, 1 win … what’s next?

I can’t until 2026 when they lose 5 in a 4 game series.

 

[RebelinWA]

I m late the the Knights news, but it looked like we lost our entire second line. Any idea what they’re thinking? Can Vegas stomach a “rebuilding” year?

 

[Rebels_88]

I m late the the Knights news, but it looked like we lost our entire second line. Any idea what they’re thinking? Can Vegas stomach a “rebuilding” year?

The first 5/6 years, and especially the first 2, this team was something else. Now, will almost all of the originals gone and cycles of free agency and trades, this team is in the same boat as all the others. The identity of being the Golden Misfits is gone. The inherent chip on the shoulder is gone. Just another franchise... which happens to be in our locale and glad to have it for sure. It was a great time. Shorter than Tark's Rebel run but fun.

 

[Rebel1986]

The first 5/6 years, and especially the first 2, this team was something else. Now, will almost all of the originals gone and cycles of free agency and trades, this team is in the same boat as all the others. The identity of being the Golden Misfits is gone. The inherent chip on the shoulder is gone. Just another franchise... which happens to be in our locale and glad to have it for sure. It was a great time. Shorter than Tark's Rebel run but fun.

They are only one year away from being the world champions and you are already writing about their downfall?