Vegas Golden Knights Team Record, Trades, Team Analysis, and NHL Prediction 2024-25

This season crackles with anticipation as the Vegas Golden Knights return to the ice looking for redemption. Each game pulses with the weight of their pursuit for another Stanley Cup, their grit and determination as palpable as the ice beneath their skates. Follow the latest Vegas Golden Knights records, standings, and odds as the Knights press on.

Vegas Golden Knights Record – Last Season Recap

It was a turbulent season as reflected by the Vegas Golden Knights’ standings. They entered 2023-24 looking to defend their Stanley Cup but were slowed down by injuries. Vegas got into the playoffs but lost in the first round. Its 45 wins was six fewer than its Stanley Cup-winning year.

Final 2023-24 Record:

Vegas not only failed to defend its title, but it also fell in the standings. The Knights finished 45 wins and 98 points, down from 51 and 111 from 2022-23, respectively. This was the second time in three seasons where Vegas fell short of its NHL odds.

Top Performers:

Forward Jonathan Marchessault led the Golden Knights to the promised land in 2022-23 and he continued his streak last season. He led the team in goals (42), points (68), and games played (82). Next to him, Jack Eichel scored 67 points in 63 games while defenseman Shea Theodore contributed 41 in 47.

Vegas Golden Knights Trades (Additions and Subtractions)

There was one notable Vegas Golden Knights trade during the offseason. The team dealt Paul Cotter to the Devils in exchange for Alexander Holtz and Akira Schmid. Other than this deal, Vegas lost plenty of key players but also brought in reinforcements.

Key Departures:

F Jonathan Marchessault
F Chandler Stephenson
F William Carrier
F Anthony Mantha
F Paul Cotter
D Alec Martinez
G Logan Thompson

Key Additions:

F Tanner Pearson
F Victor Olofsson
G Ilya Samsonov
G Akira Schmid

Vegas made offseason NHL news namely for letting Marchessault, the 2023 Conn Smythe Trophy winner, leave in free agency. The Knights also mixed up its goaltending by trading Thompson and then bringing in Samsonov and Schmid.

Knights Prediction for the 2024-25 NHL Season

The Knights will be hard to predict on the NHL lines. We can expect another strong campaign for Vegas albeit filled with injuries and roster turnover. At the least, Vegas should be a playoff team. Anything short is a disappointment.

Regular Season Wins Prediction

Vegas is lined with a regular-season point total of 98.5. This puts the team around where it finished last season. The Knights need better injury luck as most of its key contributors missed games. The team has alternated going over and under its point projections since 2019-20.

Playoff Chances

Even with injury risks, Vegas is a postseason contender judging by its NHL Playoff odds. The Knights have only missed the playoffs once in its seven-year history. And it still finished with a winning record (43-31-8) when it did.

Key Players to Watch

The player on the hot seat is center Tomas Hertl. He was Vegas’s big trade acquisition in last year’s deadline but only managed four points in six regular season games and one point in seven playoff games. The Vegas Golden Knights’ predictions hinge on how well (or poorly) he plays.

Coaching Analysis

We’d like to think Bruce Cassidy is safe as the Knights’ head coach having just won a Stanley Cup. But don’t be shocked if the upper brass let him go if Vegas has another early exit. As such, consider him on the “hot seat”.

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