Paul Stastny has been called many things during his career.
Stats. Stazz. Paulie Walnuts. But if you talk to the center himself, Leonardo — as Leonardo Da Vinci — seems more appropriate.
That’s because Stastny fashions himself as a modern-day hockey renaissance man and he has the game to prove it. If the Golden Knights need a goal or an assist, he can make it happen. If they need help on special teams, he’s there. And if the team needs to win a key draw, he’s ready to battle in the faceoff circle.
“I’ve done that my whole life.