Parting is such sweet sorrow, especially when you're a Vegas Golden Knights fan attached to a "Golden Misfit". You hate to see a franchise leader in almost every category go to a different team. However, that was the case with Jonathan Marchessault, who's line dancing to George Strait. There was also Paul Cotter, who suddenly became a unit with the New Jersey Devils.
In case you haven't heard about the topic, it concerns former Golden Knights players who moved during the summer. The team experienced a major reshuffling, with superstars leaving for other pastures. For Marchessault, he's picking up a guitar and singing on-stage with Blake Shelton. Logan Thompson is probably cooking up a run for public office in November.
It doesn't hurt to check on the former guys when your team's not playing hockey. After all, you want to see how they're doing and if they need anything. Does their new team have points this season? How are the former stars doing in a new setting?
Let's see what the old buddies are doing in their new places. Some former Golden Knights are alive and kicking, making a name for themselves in their current domain. Others? Not so much. This relaxing Sunday offers everyone a chance to catch up with some major names formerly of Vegas. Let's see what the former Golden Knights are doing in a different city.
Thriving: Paul Cotter, New Jersey Devils
If you told me Paul Cotter would be tied for fourth in the NHL in goals (five) to start the season, you would've been escorted into an insane asylum. However, that's where we currently sit with the former winger. On a side note, he's on pace for 51 goals this season.
The newest New Jersey Devils star scored four goals and an assist in his first four games this season. He's been a major factor in why the Devils are first in the Metropolitan Division. It's also brought out fans from the Garden State to go crazy over their team again.
Not doing so hot: Jonathan Marchessault, Nashville Predators
In contrast to Cotter helping the Devils reach first place in the Metropolitan Division, there's Jonathan Marchessault. His new team, the Nashville Predators, are the only NHL team left without a point. They've started the season 0-5-0, where no team in history has made the Stanley Cup playoffs.
As for the former Conn Smythe winner? He's scored a goal and has three assists this season. Ironically, Victor Olofsson had three in four games before exiting Tuesday's game with a lower-body injury. It makes Kelly McCrimmon look like the smarter guy in the room, especially when it comes to the contract length. Why pay someone until they're 40 when you already have some long-term contracts on the roster?