The Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup championship defense ended sooner than expected last season. As a result, there was roster turnover aplenty. Original Misfits are gone. Some impact players are also gone. But it’s still a talented roster that has every bit of belief that it can make another run at the Stanley Cup.
Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) skates off the ice after the Golden Knights win in overtime during an NHL hockey game between the Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche at T-Mobile Arena on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @madelinepcarter
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