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Reid Duke becomes Vegas Golden Knights' first signing

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Western Hockey League standout Reid Duke is aboard the Golden Knights’ inaugural roster after becoming the first-ever signing by the upstart Vegas franchise this week.

When the 2017-18 season rolls around, however, there’s no telling just which players the NHL’s newest team will be sending onto the ice. June’s expansion draft will help solve that -- even if the league may mask clubs’ list of protected players.

So, assuming Reid Duke isn’t Vegas’ grand plan for a one-man show in the Golden Knights’ debut campaign, what should the team do as it preps for Year One of NHL contention?