The Golden Knights’ gumbo of defensemen has just about every player type imaginable.
There are two roommates with contrasting styles. The grizzled, bearded veteran. The free agent reinforcement. The potential rising star. And so much more.
The Knights’ challenge is to blend this mix of skill and personality into a defensive corps capable of competing for a Stanley Cup while weathering some early-season drama. There’s plenty of potential — and plenty of unanswered questions.
“It’s a little unfamiliar on the back end,” defenseman Colin Miller said. “Our forwards are pretty much set. I don’t think there’s any major changes there.