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Originally Posted by dino7c
They have a superstar goalie and a guy with 40 goals...I can't believe people still think its all the coach and hard work.
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Agree. Not that their coach is chopped liver (and I do think Gallant deserves to be a favourite in the Adams trophy conversation), but Vegas probably had the most generous expansion draft in NHL history. They had their pick of the lower half of NHL regulars (forwards or defensemen) from 30 teams. Even without a couple of the younger players chosen blossoming (e.g. Karlsson), those picks have clearly given Vegas the most balanced roster in the league. Add top level goaltending, and (in retrospect) the surprise should probably be that the "experts" were so surprised at the Knights' success.