WINNIPEG, Manitoba — At age 35, time should be Deryk Engelland’s enemy. But the Golden Knights defenseman has managed to make it his ally.
The nine-year NHL veteran is having arguably the best season of his career. He is a top-four defenseman. He’s taking a regular turn on the Knights’ penalty killing unit. He has contributed offensively and fits in nicely with coach Gerard Gallant’s fast style of play.
Off the ice, Engelland is a member of the team’s leadership group. Who could forget his stirring pregame speech at the team’s Oct. 10 home opener after the Oct.