How getting William Carrier back will help Vegas
The Vegas Golden Knights are no strangers to the injury bug. However, the latest reinforcement is coming back to bolster the offense.
The Vegas Golden Knights are no strangers to the injury bug. The injury bug has claimed victims such as Jack Eichel, Mark Stone, and William Karlsson. While most of the reinforcements are coming back (and then some), there's a player quietly returning to the lineup: William Carrier.
Brett Howden and William Carrier are both full participants in practice today for Vegas.
— Jesse Granger (@JesseGranger_) March 11, 2024
Carrier has looked great in the small-ice 2v2 drill.
Brett Howden returning is nice, don't get me wrong. He's another depth piece that can be used on the lower lines. Having him back will give the Vegas Golden Knights more bite without relying on AHL-level players.
Bruce Cassidy said he expects Brett Howden to play tomorrow vs Seattle.
— Jesse Granger (@JesseGranger_) March 11, 2024
William Carrier is a little further out, targeting Thursday now for a return but that could change.
Alex Pietrangelo missed practice today with a maintenance day.
But let's focus on William Carrier since he's been out for a while. He's been out over two months, with the Golden Knights missing his services. What makes the native of La Salle, Quebec, a big piece for the Golden Knights?