Kelly McCrimmon and the Golden Knights aren't known for missing on many of their free agent signings and trades. The team looks for the best players on the planet to win Stanley Cups and make Las Vegas the envy of the world.
If you ask me, that's pretty darn good. Not many people are fortunate enough to have a front office that makes the toughest decisions and comes out a winner. Think about it this way. You could be a fan of a team like the Seattle Kraken or the Buffalo Sabres.
Just think of all the moves McCrimmon and company made to turn them into a juggernaut. Getting Jack Eichel, Mark Stone, and (now) Mitch Marner has turned the team into Stanley Cup favorites. With that comes a burning jealousy that rages among the other 31 teams.
However, one particular free agent could come back to haunt them next season. No, it isn't Brock Boeser since he's chilling like a villain in Vancouver. That's the joy of getting a new contract for seven years worth $50.75 million.
Instead, it was a player who played for the Golden Knights in 2024-25. He scored 12 goals and 15 assists on the fourth line and gave Vegas much-needed scoring depth. On top of that, he was brought in on a PTO and got a one-year deal worth $775,000.