Vegas Golden Knights center Jonathan Marchessault (81) celebrates with his team after scoring a goal on an empty net during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in Las Vegas. The Golden Knights won 3-0. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Looking for an unsung hero in the Golden Knights’ wildly successful first half of their inaugural NHL season?
Look no further than Vaughn Karpan.
The team’s director of player personnel played a vital role in the building of the roster and continues to do so along with his group of pro scouts. He has been described by his peers as one of the smartest people in hockey, and having come over from the Montreal Canadiens in 2016 as one of general manager George McPhee’s early hires, Karpan has quietly put his stamp on the Knights.