5 bold predictions for the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2024-25 season

The Vegas Golden Knights have plenty of newsworthy tidbits before the season starts. Here are five bold predictions for the upcoming year.

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2.) Jack Eichel will be in the Hart Memorial Trophy conversation

Jack Eichel has dealt with an array of injuries throughout his NHL career. He's worked through lower-body and neck problems, hindering him from reaching his full potential. That's resulted in the star center only playing 164 games with the Vegas Golden Knights. However, he's still a premier forward, as proven by Eichel averaging 1.08 points per game last season.

Eichel will be in the Hart Memorial Trophy conversation come spring, where he'll score 100+ points for Vegas. Fans should also expect the superstar to play close to a full season, where he'll lead the Golden Knights to greater things. Could that mean another Stanley Cup Final appearance? Stay tuned. Speaking of greater things...

3.) The Vegas Golden Knights will win the Pacific Division

Now, this is a bolder prediction than the previous two for a couple of reasons. One, the Vancouver Canucks are loaded from top to bottom, carrying ample scoring on every line. They also have Thatcher Demko in the net (although he's currently out). Second, everyone knows about the Edmonton Oilers and what they can do.

However, the Golden Knights have pulled off winning the Pacific Division when nobody expected it. They did it behind balanced scoring and a solid defensive group, making them one of the most stable franchises in the NHL. Plus, there aren't many teams aside from the Golden Knights, Oilers, and Canucks who stand out. Therefore, it isn't outside the realm of possibility, especially if the Oilers and Canucks start slow.

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