The Vegas Golden Knights parted with some players in the off-season, but are back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in sight? Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss.
The Vegas Golden Knights are nearing the end of Stanley Cup summer and will enter the 2023-24 NHL season with the task of defending their title.
Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens analyzed the Golden Knights as part of their Pacific Division preview episode of The Hockey News Podcast. Will the salary cap finally catch up to them, or can they pull off a Cup-contending season once again?
Vegas Golden Knights
2022-23 Result: 51-22-9, 111 PTS, 1st in Pacific, 5th in NHL, Beat Florida in the Stanley Cup final
Key Additions: Mason Geertsen (D)
Key Departures: Teddy Blueger (C), Phil Kessel (RW), Reilly Smith (RW), Jonathan Quick (G), Laurent Brossoit (G)
Further Reading
NHL Prospect Overview: Tony Ferrari examines the strengths and weaknesses of the Vegas Golden Knights' prospect pool. The prospect expert also analyzes the 2023 NHL draft class, other notable players, and the next prospect he thinks is most likely to graduate to the top team, Pavel Dorofeyev.
NHL Hot Seat Radar: Adam Proteau doesn't think anybody on the Knights is about to be traded, but salary cap constraints could affect who they keep at the deadline and who they re-sign next summer.
NHL Off-Season Outlook: Earlier this summer, Adam Proteau examined the biggest needs and positives for the Golden Knights heading into the off-season.
The Hockey News Yearbook: Check out the in-depth preview for all 32 NHL teams, as well as their projected finish in the standings and much more. Subscribe to The Hockey News magazine and get a free issue at THN.com/Free.
The Hockey News’ Vegas Golden Knights Team Site: Check out the latest news, rumors, analysis and more all about the Stanley Cup champions at THN.com/Vegas.