There is this long-standing debate regarding expansion teams in major league professional sports, this question whether a new team needs a famous face on which to build its foundation.
Some believe it’s not necessary, that part of being a fresh addition to any league includes expected struggles regardless of names on a roster.
Others disagree, insisting a player of star status with a championship resume makes the transition smoother in every manner.
Las Vegas?
It appears a huge fan of the latter.
Marc-Andre Fleury says he’s not sure about being the face of anything beyond playing his best and helping the Golden Knights win games, but he apparently won’t have much say in the matter of being the one by which most define the town’s franchise.