2.) The Vegas Golden Knights needed another true elite defender
Having one solid defenseman in Shea Theodore is good for a hockey team. That's especially true if they can move the puck and run the power play. Such qualities can make an NHL team better across the board, giving a team like the Vegas Golden Knights a better group. However, he can't be the only blue-liner that stands out.
That's where Alex Pietrangelo came in. He plays the right side perfectly, bringing size and strength to the position. In fact, the Golden Knights are bigger on the right side altogether, with Nicolas Hague currently on the second pairing. So who's Pietrangelo's running mate on the left side? It's none other than Theodore.
This resulted in the pair combining for four assists in Vegas's 8-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche. Both defensemen helped ease Victor Olofsson into Bruce Cassidy's system, getting the winger more comfortable as the game progressed. Having two solid blue-liners on the same team bolsters your chances of winning any game.