Have you ever felt so electrified by an event that you had to take so many pictures? That was me heading to the Vegas Golden Knights' 2025 Training Camp. With the boys skating on the ice to kick off their Stanley Cup journey, the gang took to the ice at City National Arena to warm up.
Believe it or not, the vibes were immaculate. Having a Good Ol' Boy pizza and watching the Golden Knights return is like literal heaven. You know that hockey season is upon us, freeing us from summer's hot monotony. Thank goodness that October is almost around the corner, eh (imagine me from a decade ago saying this)?
It was like waking up on Christmas Day and finding a hoard of presents under the Christmas Tree. Santa came with Golden Knights sticks, pucks, and jerseys galore.
With that comes three players that stood out on "Day F***** One." These players had an excellent day that Ice Cube would agree with. It'd be like watching the Los Angeles Lakers beating the Seattle Supersonics. Even better, it'd be like messing around and getting a triple-double.
Who are these three names? Who made their presence felt in the start to the new hockey season? Keep an eye out for these three names when the season starts because they got themselves off on the right foot.
1.) Cole Reinhardt
Cole Reinhardt wasn't given much of an opportunity with the Ottawa Senators last season. He played 17 games while scoring a goal and an assist. Granted, Ottawa was a playoff team and had plenty of talent.
However, the former Senator showed why he belonged to start Training Camp. The left winger got involved in every play and held his ground against the likes of Pavel Dorofeyev and Tomas Hertl.
While it'll be impossible for the Calgary native to make the main roster, expect him to play a significant role this season. He could be a nice fill-in piece who helps Vegas fill the gaps should someone go down.
2.) Alexander Holtz
If you haven't heard the news, Holtz is entering Training Camp on a PTO, per Kelly McCrimmon. He's still working on getting a new deal and is betting on himself to get there. However, his Training Camp started well and could lead to better things.
For one, his shot looked much better. He also looked solid on the rush, keeping up with his linemates without any complications. If he can keep up his pace of play, that bet will pay off in a big way (Rhymes Like Dimes!).
3.) Pavel Dorofeyev
Now, this might seem more cliched compared to the first two. After all, Dorofeyev will be part of the 12-forward roster heading into the 2025-26 season. But that doesn't mean that he shouldn't get some love.
The winger kept his shot consistent and fired blistering shots throughout the practice. Ironically, Dorofeyev is a restricted free agent next season and could earn more with a big season. Starting Training Camp right would be an excellent start.