The Vegas Golden Knights are sending seven players to the 4 Nations Face Off in February. That's the second-highest number of representatives, only behind the Florida Panthers. Here's a breakdown of who's representing what nation, for those wondering.
- Sweden: William Karlsson
- Canada: Mark Stone, Shea Theodore, Alex Pietrangelo, Adin Hill
- United States: Jack Eichel, Noah Hanifin
That's a lot of players going to Boston and Montreal for a round-robin tournament. It showcases the absolute star power the team currently has, making them one of the most recognizable teams in the process.
It's easy to see why numerous hockey fans have a controversial opinion of the Golden Knights. Many are in awe of that star power, whether it's Eichel (28 assists entering Wednesday's game, second-most in the NHL) or the recently-extended Theodore (17 assists, seven power play assists entering Wednesday). Having an embarrassment of riches can leave people wondering what they'll do next.
The others? Not so much. They've dealt with the Golden Knights in the playoffs, being on the losing end of some matchups. There's also various controversies, including Stone going on LTIR. Yet, Golden Knight fans don't care, for they have two Stanley Cup Final appearances and one championship in their first seven seasons.
Still, there's a valuable lesson in abundance for Golden Knights fans to consider. What can we learn about having a bountiful amount of stuff in our lives? Is there such a thing as too much of a good thing? It's time to digest some helpful wisdom, dear reader. We're about to go international with this one.
What Vegas Golden Knights fans can learn about abundance
Abundance can be a great thing in a scope. For example, Eichel's 28 assists entering Wedeis a good kind of abundance. It's the type of fruitfulness that leads to winning the Hart Memorial Trophy. With the representative for the United States running the first line efficiently, it's the type of abundance you can get behind.
That also goes for points in the NHL. You want as many as you can get in an 82-game season, with 164 being the most. Granted, it's beyond impossible to go 82-0-0 in a single season. After all, a team's bound to make mistakes every now and then.
However, having an abundance of points can lead to a home-ice advantage. You can carry that momentum to the Stanley Cup Final, where you can compete for the ultimate prize. That would be great news for the Golden Knights, who have a 10-3-0 record at T-Mobile Arena.
But what about the abundance of bad things?
Of course, there's the opposite end of the spectrum. Having too many losses can lead to missing the playoffs. Thus, you don't get a chance at winning the Stanley Cup. While you do get a shot at the No. 1 overall pick in next season's NHL Draft, the Draft Lottery makes that a literal crapshoot.
Therefore, it's wise to pick and choose your abundances wisely. Do you want to have many things that keep you healthy and happy? Or do you want to deal with an abundant amount of heartbreaking things? Golden Knight fans know which one they want to deal with.
Don't forget this when watching the 4 Nations Face-Off in February. Remember how fortunate you are to witness players like Shea Theodore and Mark Stone representing your franchise. After all, it could be much worse. You could have an abundance of players sitting at home, waiting for the regular season to end so they can golf.