The Vegas Golden Knights will see their season end sooner than they expected, and with disappointment they could make some interesting decisions. Before losing 4-3 on penalties to the Chicago Blackhawks, the fate of the Golden Knights was sealed after the Dallas Stars won a point in the regulation that allowed them to take the final place in the Playoffs of the Stanley Cup. It is the first time since entering the league in 2017 that Vegas failed to reach the post-season. For a team that was one of the top contenders in the Western Conference, it was not long before the frustration for the players and coach Pete DeBoer sank. “I’m surprised. I’m disappointed. I’re at the forefront of responsibility,” DeBoer told reporters after the game. “There are a lot of expectations from this team. It is not an easy thing and it does not feel good for anyone right now.” The Golden Knights had a difficult hill to climb if they were to reach the playoffs and players know that failing to meet expectations could lead to some changes. This is a team that was not afraid to make big upheavals in the hope of keeping itself in contention. “A lot of decisions will be a bit out of the players’ control at this point, but you have to expect that when a team has sub-odds the way we do this year, all the bets are off,” Max Pacioretty told Ben Gotz in Las Vegas. . Review-Newspaper. “We know we have everything we need in this room to win. “There is still no excuse for the position we are in at the moment.” Injuries have been a big story for the Golden Knights this season, as they have lost almost 500 men’s games this season, especially to key players such as Pacioretty, captain Mark Stone, Alec Martinez, key goalkeeper Robin Lehner and the acquisition. blockbuster Jack Eichel. Another wrinkle that Vegas will have to deal with is the fact that they anticipate that it will be about $ 1.3 million above the salary cap and will once again have to find a way to maintain Bill’s league ambitions. Foley. -With files from the Associated Press.
