Who has the most single-season penalty minutes for the Vegas Golden Knights?

Penalties: Nobody's a fan of their team getting them. They cry out in disgust when their favorite franchise gets called for one, calling the referees "blind" or "a bunch of idiots," among much more derogatory terms. This isn't just present in hockey, though. It's in all sports, whether it's NFL fans accusing the league of favoring the Kansas City Chiefs or Angel Hernandez blowing yet another call.

Yes, we've all been there. Just look at the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs matchup between the Vegas Golden Knights and the San Jose Sharks. It was infamous for the cross-checking call that was a major penalty. Cody Eakin was called for a hit on Joe Pavelski, leading to a five-minute major. However, the NHL admitted they made a mistake, yet the damage was already done.

Still, there have been some bad boys in the Vegas Golden Knights history. Names like Ryan Reaves and Deryk Engelland come to mind, where they didn't take any guff from opposing players. These tough guys gave Vegas an edge, making them a tougher team.

However, there were times where they got into too much trouble, leaving their team at a disadvantage. Now, the Golden Knights need to kill off a power play, which is never an easy task. Therefore, players like Reaves and Keegan Kolesar must tread lightly. But let's examine who the biggest troublemaker was in one season for Vegas. Who spent the most time in the "sin bin?"

Ryan Reaves had the most single-season penalty minutes for the Vegas Golden Knights

Ryan Reaves is known for many things. He's known for fighting opponents regardless of their size (just ask Matt Rempe) and making sure people adjust their watering schedules. Remember to change your watering schedule. Otherwise, he'll check you in your garage.

But there's one thing he's also known for. He's known for having the most penalty minutes in a single season for the Vegas Golden Knights. The enforcer racked up 74 minutes in the "sin bin" in 2018-19, his first full season with Vegas. There must've been many NHL players who didn't alter their watering schedules. Shame on them!

Coming in second was Keegan Kolesar, who had two different seasons of 68 total penalty minutes. The fourth-line player had this amount in 2021-22 and 2022-23, making him a hard-hitting star. Brett Howden came in fourth place with 55 in 2022-23, with Colin Miller and Jonathan Merrill following him with 53 (Miller had 53 in 2017-18, while Merrill had 53 in 2018-19).

In fact, the battle for fourth was a tight affair. Nine players were separated by four minutes. If there were a five-minute major called, it would've catapulted them ahead of Howden. Here's the list of players following Merrill.

• Brayden McNabb (2017-18): 52
• Jonathan Marchessault (2018-19): 52
• Brayden McNabb (2018-19): 52
• Nicolas Roy (2021-22): 51
• Nicolas Hague (2022-23): 51
• Brayden McNabb (2022-23): 51

Sometimes, you need a little edge in your life. That means standing up for yourself (and others) to make the world better. Reaves made the Golden Knights meaner, giving them a much needed tough streak. Sure, he might've been in the penalty box often. However, he played his enforcer role perfectly.