The Vegas Golden Knights are the talk of the league after a very impressive 4-2 victory against the Blackhawks Tuesday night, giving them a 7-1-0 record in the first eight games of their existence. It’s the best start ever for an expansion team and it’s made Vegas the story of the season so far.
Naturally, the question on almost every hockey fan’s mind is whether this team is the real deal (James Neal) or not. How you feel about Vegas’s ability depends on what you thought going into the season about them, how hastily you’re willing to abandon your prior beliefs and how you process new information.