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5 things we miss most about Vegas Golden Knights hockey

By Andrew Steele-Davis

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 03: William Karlsson #71 of the Vegas Golden Knights scores a third-period goal, his 100th career NHL goal, against Mackenzie Blackwood #29 of the New Jersey Devils during their game at T-Mobile Arena on March 3, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Devils 3-0. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 03: William Karlsson #71 of the Vegas Golden Knights scores a third-period goal, his 100th career NHL goal, against Mackenzie Blackwood #29 of the New Jersey Devils during their game at T-Mobile Arena on March 3, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Devils 3-0. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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Hockey has been on lockdown for nearly four weeks now and life sucks without the Vegas Golden Knights.

Last week should have marked the start of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Vegas Golden Knights’ quest for a championship.

Of course, before we go any further it is important to state that our thoughts are with those who have been affected by COVID-19, as well with those risking their lives in order to help others.

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In times like these sports rightly takes a backseat but that doesn’t stop us from missing it, especially on days like today when we should have all been excited about the thrill of postseason hockey.

However, we are still playing the waiting game when it comes to working out when exactly hockey could return.

The NHL is considering every single possible option but, given the current situation, it could be a while before we have the Golden Knights back in our lives.

So, as a result, we decided to share with you the five things we miss most about the Vegas Golden Knights…

1. T-Mobile Arena

What a place.

While many an expert cast doubt on whether hockey could actually work in Sin City, the fine people of Vegas responded in kind.

From Opening Night in 2017 through to the present day, the Golden Knights fans are some of the most passionate and devoted fans in the entire National Hockey League.

Creating a party-like atmosphere inside the building, like playing inside a nightclub as Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin once put it, there is nothing quite like being at T-Mobile Arena on a game night.

And we miss the sheer noise that erupts from inside T-Mobile Arena when the Golden Knights light the lamp, in addition to the raucous renditions of ‘KNIGHT’ during the National Anthem.

Plus, with the playoffs due to be happening right now, there would be no place we’d rather be than at a packed and rowdy T-Mobile Arena.

Marc-Andre Fleury of the Vegas Golden Knights defends the net against Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers in the first period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on February 26, 2020.
Marc-Andre Fleury of the Vegas Golden Knights defends the net against Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers in the first period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on February 26, 2020. /

2. Fleury Doing Fleury Things

Although this year won’t go down as one of his best, Marc-Andre Fleury still showed in flashes why he’s waltzing straight into the Hockey Hall of Fame once he hangs up his skates.

Left out to dry by his defense on countless occasions this season, Fleury has pulled off the unthinkable time and time again.

I mean, who can forget THAT save to absolutely rob Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nic Petan on Nov. 19, 2019.

It was absolutely incredible and Fleury was at it again the following month after somehow denying

Zach Parise

with his skate blade.

We miss Fleury doing supernatural things between the pipes.

Marc-Andre Fleury and William Karlsson of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrate on the ice after the team’s 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals at T-Mobile Arena.
Marc-Andre Fleury and William Karlsson of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrate on the ice after the team’s 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals at T-Mobile Arena. /

3. William Karlsson‘s Flowing Locks

Is there a more majestic sight in hockey than William Karlsson’s luscious blond locks flowing behind him as he tears down ice on a breakaway?

We don’t think so.

Wild Bill is a winner on and off the ice and his boyish charm masks the killer instinct that he possesses when he has the puck on his stick.

Just ask San Jose Sharks goalie Martin Jones who was beaten by that filthy between-the-legs effort from Karlsson during 2017-18.

It is those kind of moments that have helped to make the forward such a success during his time in Sin City so far.

We miss Wild Bill and those flowing blonde locks.

Ryan Reaves of the Vegas Golden Knights and Scott Sabourin of the Ottawa Senators square off in the first period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on October 17, 2019.
Ryan Reaves of the Vegas Golden Knights and Scott Sabourin of the Ottawa Senators square off in the first period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on October 17, 2019. /

4. Reaves Being Reaves

From winding up Evander Kane to demolishing opponents with bone-crunching hits or those gigantic hands, Ryan Reaves is a dying breed in the modern-day National Hockey League.

Boasting a staggering 316 hits prior to the NHL going on hiatus this year, Reaves is a human wrecking ball and he’s loved by Golden Knights fans.

Not only does he excel in the role he performs on the ice, but he also produces an abundance of entertainment off the ice.

Be it officiating a wedding (yes, that happened) to being the locker room joker, Reaves is one of a kind and we hope we haven’t seen the last of him in a Golden Knights jersey.

Alex Pietrangelo of the St. Louis Blues celebrates with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Boston Bruins in Game Seven to win the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden.
Alex Pietrangelo of the St. Louis Blues celebrates with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Boston Bruins in Game Seven to win the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden. /

5. Going For The Cup

This sucks.

Right now, and it could have literally been right now, the Golden Knights should have been in the thick of postseason battle.

They should be navigating the Western Conference First Round and this year could have been the year Vegas created history.

Because, while the regular season wasn’t perfect, the Golden Knights were really starting to settle in a groove under Head Coach Peter DeBoer.

Plus, with a lethal one-two punch between the pipes, a loaded top-six forward unit and a rising star in Shea Theodore, the Knights have a roster perfectly equipped to make a deep postseason run this year.

We miss playoff hockey and we miss the Golden Knights having the opportunity to try and lift Lord Stanley in just Year Three.

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Let’s hope that both hockey and the Vegas Golden Knights return soon.

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