You can't hate a guy like Hertl, especially for his versatility
It's hard hating a player like Hertl or Noah Hanifin. They're laidback guys who bring personality to the Golden Knights, keeping matters light and easy. That includes the defenseman hanging with his buddy, Jack Eichel, and Hertl coming up with memorable quotes. Unless these players fall off a cliff production-wise, they'll become beloved figures within Las Vegas.
That's especially true with the two-time All-Star's lineup versatility. Bruce Cassidy can slot him on the first or second line, making matters easier when a player goes down. Recently, he got third-line reps with Nicolas Roy and Alexander Holtz. Considering the Golden Knights have scoring depth down the center position, it gives them the ultimate flexibility card.
It doesn't matter if the former Shark is stepping in for Jack Eichel on the first line or mentoring Holtz on the third. Cassidy has the ultimate wild card at his disposal, moving Hertl up and down the lineup to provide scoring. It also opens up opportunities, including moving Roy into one of the wing positions. That could help Vegas improve, giving them a much-needed group boost. As a wise man once said...