All the hype surrounding the Vegas Golden Knights seems to be centered around one man: Mark Stone. The captain is cleared to practice with the team after lacerating his spleen in February. The hockey world is wondering when the Winnipeg native will return, making the Golden Knights exponentially better. But the one big acquisition suddenly left in the dust has been Tomas Hertl.
Acquired from the San Jose Sharks at the trade deadline, the Czech superstar has impacted the Golden Knights positively. His presence will be felt in the first round against the Dallas Stars, making him a key player. How so, you might ask?