Heading into the season, the Vegas Golden Knights moved to sign the premier free agent in the market, Alex Pietrangelo. Arguably, it was an instance of the rich getting richer. Anytime a designated top defenseman becomes available, it makes sense to sign them. But is it still worth it if such a decision moved them beyond the cap, causing all sorts of lineup problems during the season?
Let’s find out by looking at those defensive pairings and how they stack up against those of the Minnesota Wild.
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Brayden McNabb - Shea Theodore
The Golden Knights have the ability to send out what many would consider two top-pairings.