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Vegas Golden Knights 2017-18 Regular Season Predictions

By Richard Cardinale

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 01: The Vegas Golden Knights raise their sticks in appreciation to the fans after a joint scrimmage at the Vegas Golden Knights Development Camp on July 1, 2017 at the Las Vegas Ice Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Speer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 01: The Vegas Golden Knights raise their sticks in appreciation to the fans after a joint scrimmage at the Vegas Golden Knights Development Camp on July 1, 2017 at the Las Vegas Ice Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Speer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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The Vegas Golden Knights open up their preseason schedule tonight, which means it’s time for some predictions.

Here we are Vegas Golden Knights fans; it’s game day. The Golden Knights play their first preseason game tonight against the Vancouver Canucks. Sure, the games may not count yet but its crucial for a lot of players trying to fight for a roster spot. So needless to say, a lot is riding on these preseason games for a bunch of the players that are on the bubble of making the team.

But let’s put preseason to the side for now. Before you know it, the regular season will be here in a blink of an eye, and the games will start to count. It’s important for Vegas Golden Knights General Manager George McPhee and Head Coach Gerard Gallant to be on the same page when making critical decisions to the lineup.

Even when the preseason ends, the Vegas Golden Knights aren’t going to have a set roster like most teams in the NHL. Players will be going in and out of the lineup constantly because there’s that much competition. McPhee and Gallant will have their hands full all year long.

Before I begin predictions, I have to say that ANYTHING can happen with this team. Not saying they’re going to finish last in the west or win the cup, but this team has a ton of potential to turn some heads if all goes right. So without further ado, here are three predictions for the Vegas Golden Knights in 2017-18.

1. Alex Tuch will make the opening night roster.

Tuch was acquired via trade by the Vegas Golden Knights at the expansion draft from the Minnesota Wild. The 6’4 222 lb right wing brings a strong shot and can play any role on any line. Tuch may get some flack however of not being the fastest skater on the ice. He’ll also need to find his niche at the NHL level.

The Syracuse, New York native only played six NHL games with the Wild, so he’s going to need time to develop and find his game. But with many spots available on the roster, this could be Alex Tuchs time to shine. Even though he’s battling against much more experienced players in camp, I think his offensive potential and talent level will stand out the most.

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