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The Vegas Golden Knights have given NHL fans a great many things this season, from the thrill of watching an expansion team challenge for a conference title to a seemingly inescapable mangling of "Sweet Caroline." Alas, they've also taken away something from us with their success: The veritable buffet of players who should have been available at the deadline but instead will be sticking around for a playoff run. (And, in some cases, signing long-term deals.