Kings Could Be Toughest Opponent & 2022-23 Team Might Not Be Best in Franchise History
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In today’s edition, we have why the Kings are emerging as the Golden Knights’ toughest opponent this season, the 2022-23 Stanley Cup-winning team might not be the best in franchise history, and more.
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Kings Emerging as the Golden Knights’ Toughest Opponent
November 10, 2023 by Eric Cruikshank
There was a lot to learn from the Vegas Golden Knights’ 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. With a 4-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks in their previous matchup, this was the first time the Golden Knights have lost consecutive games since losing Games 4 and 5 to the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final last season.
With there still being a lot of question marks regarding the Western Conference playoff picture, it feels like the Kings’ early season success may indicate that they are the biggest threat to the Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup aspirations.
2022-23 Golden Knights May Not Be Franchise’s Best Team
November 9, 2023 by Ben Fisher
Which Vegas Golden Knights team is the best of all time? This should be an easy question to answer. Of the six seasons in the franchise’s young history, only the 2022-23 Golden Knights raised the Stanley Cup. That being said, the remarkable success of the club since its formation presents at least some degree of debate.
After all, not all seasons are created equal. No matter how many Cups Vegas wins in the coming years, their expansion season trip to the Final will remain uniquely special. Furthermore, the seasons in between their inaugural year and the Cup win have been plagued by the pandemic and have featured seasons of varying lengths. Could any other campaign match last year, even if they didn’t measure up to the franchise-record 111 points? Here’s a look at some of these questions as we look at the franchise – still in its relative infancy, mind you – to determine the most successful season to date.
NHL’s Top 10 Position Groups for 2023-23
November 6, 2023 by Mike Fink
A common phrase heard around the NHL is that a team has a “top-five defense” or “one of the best forward units in the league” or a team’s goaltending duo would be taken over any other in the league. An elite unit can not only dominate the competition but carry a team throughout the season and even to the Stanley Cup.
This offseason, Ryan Gagne of The Hockey Writers ranked the best forwards, defense, and goaltending units in the NHL. The question is, which units are the best in the league regardless of position? It’s hard to compare different positions but some groups stand out and have been the reasons their teams have been successful in recent seasons. So, let’s dive into the 10 best position groups in the NHL.