The Vegas Golden Knights have been a resounding success since entering the NHL in 2017, hitting home run after home run during their two years in the league so far and avoiding a plethora of strikeouts. In other words, the franchise have rewritten the rule book and reset the standard for expansion teams.
As such, the Seattle franchise, who have yet to announce a team name, may well feel considerable pressure on their shoulders when they enter the league prior to the start of the 2021-22 season. Expansion teams in hockey won’t ever be looked upon the same now, and they have the Golden Knights to thank for that.