When you set career highs in points, you're bound to grab attention from your peers. That's the case for Mitch Marner and Jack Eichel, who cracked the NHL Network's Top 20 list for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
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That shouldn't come as a surprise. After all, Marner scored 102 points with the Toronto Maple Leafs last season, including 75 assists. Eichel set a franchise record in both assists (66) and points (94) with the Golden Knights, giving him a potential big deal waiting in the wings.
But that should be a promising sign for a Golden Knights team looking to bring home another Stanley Cup to Las Vegas. With a bevy of talented players headlining the team's lineup this season, it shouldn't be surprising if the gang brings home another title after the 2025-26 season. That's the promise Kelly McCrimmon is keeping to the city, doing whatever it takes to turn Las Vegas into "Title Town."
The latest development has Vegas Golden Knights fans more excited than ever about Mitch Marner and Jack Eichel
For years, the Vegas Golden Knights have tried shedding the "all depth, no bite" label. They've had a team of great players that weren't defined by one or two superstars, leaving them falling short of the Stanley Cup every season. That's where changes needed to be made.
Enter Jack Eichel. He scored 26 points in his first Stanley Cup playoff run, helping the Golden Knights fulfill a promise. On top of that, he gave Vegas an elite center that the other teams couldn't deny.
With Mitch Marner in tow, the trouble becomes double (Rhymes Like Dimes!). Now, you have an elite winger to add to the mix, making matters much more fun. In turn, the Golden Knights are labeled a Stanley Cup contender, giving the lineup much-needed juice.
It's no wonder the NHL Network is high on the duo like Willie Nelson. The pair looks to light up the NHL universe and leave Las Vegas with multiple Stanley Cups in tow. Is it October 8 yet? I'm ready for the magic to happen, baby.