Vegas Golden Knights Mailbag: Stanley Cup Playoffs, Free Agency, Cody Glass

Which player on the Winnipeg Jets poses the biggest threat to Vegas? – Laura from Henderson, Nevada

That’s a good question because there are so many players on this team that have a ton of skill. I’m a big fan of Mark Scheifele and how he plays the game. Blake Wheeler is one of the most underrated captains in the NHL and leads by example.

But the player that could give the most problems to Vegas is Dustin Byfuglien. Byfuglien is a big man that hits hard at 6’5 and 265 pounds. He’s one of the largest towers on the blue line in the entire NHL, and he’s a dual threat.

Not only can he defend well and knock players off the puck with ease, but he has a bomb of a shot and moves the puck well. He’s not on the level of Drew Doughty defensive-wise and not on the level of Brent Burns offensive-wise, but he’s a good mix of both.

The Golden Knights are a much smaller team than the Jets, so it’s essential for Vegas to move the puck quick and use their team speed on the forecheck. One area where you can beat Byfuglien is outracing him. Byfuglien has also shown signs before of undisciplined play. So if the Golden Knights can get him off his game, that could be beneficial for the expansion franchise.