Binnington has been lights out between the pipes in the postseason and he’ll be a strong contender for the Conn Smythe Trophy should the St. Louis Blues go on to beat the Boston Bruins and lift the Stanley Cup. So, where do the Vegas Golden Knights fit into all of this?
It is simple really. Binnington is the perfect proof in the pudding that you need to have a hot goaltender in order to be a legitimate contender, and he’s also testament to the fact that you need to have talent between the pipes in your farm system.