Who has the most adjusted points for the Vegas Golden Knights in a single season?

Hypothetical scenarios are always a fun way of passing the time. Various "what-if" scenarios come into play, presenting an alternate reality to the one we currently reside in. For example, what would've happened if Cody Eakin wasn't called for a cross-checking major on Joe Pavelski? That would've changed the landscape of the Vegas Golden Knights-San Jose Sharks series in 2019, even without a late goal by Jonathan Marchessault in Game 7.

Adjusted points are something within this realm, accounting for the perfect scenario. Imagine if Mark Stone goes above and beyond in a single season, putting up 40 assists. He would get credited with a nice campaign and the admiration of Golden Knights fans everywhere. But what if that season was shortened?

That's what the adjusted point is for, which gives fans a better perspective of a player's value. It accounts for the various circumstances, including roster size and season length. So who had the greatest season on paper for the Golden Knights with everything adjusted? Let's dive into the numbers and see who dominated.

Mark Stone has the most adjusted points in a single season for the Vegas Golden Knights with 92 in 2020-21

If you want to talk about impressive feats, look no further than Mark Stone during his 2020-21 campaign with the Vegas Golden Knights. The forward scored 21 goals and 40 assists during that season, making him a valued member of the Golden Knights. But he also had 92 adjusted points that season, setting a franchise record in a single year.

Coming in second place was William Karlsson with 79 in 2017-18, followed by a tie between Jonathan Marchessault (2017-18) and Max Pacioretty (2020-21) with 77. Pacioretty also came in fifth place with 76 in 2019-20, while Stone followed him in that same season with 73. But that brings up a bigger point regarding the Captain's production in 2020-21.

Imagine if the league was playing a regular 82-game season without the pandemic happening. Stone would've had great numbers in the shortened season, establishing himself as one of the better forwards in the game. He would've broken the single-season assist record set by David Perron in 2017-18 (50), on top of breaking William Karlsson's single-season points record set in that same season (78). How amazing would that have been?

Sadly, that's not the reality we live in, for we had a shortened season in 2020-21. Still, it was for the better to ensure nobody was getting sick. Plus, it didn't diminish Stone's value as a player, for he's proven himself to be a reliable two-way forward. There are plenty of other teams that would do whatever it took to have a solid player like the Captain on their team.