Vegas Golden Knights 2018-19 Preview: 5 keys to success

The Vegas Golden Knights are about to begin their second season ever looking for a repeat of its success [Image source: knightsonice.com/YouTube]
The Vegas Golden Knights are about to begin their second season ever looking for a repeat of its success [Image source: knightsonice.com/YouTube]

The Vegas Golden Knights are about to begin their second season ever looking for a repeat of its success last season.

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Repeating career years

The big reason the Las Vegas Golden Knights had such a good year is because a lot of castoffs had huge seasons. Players like William Karlsson are going to need to come back and show last season wasn't a fluke.

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New look second line

The Golden Knights revamped their roster a bit this offseason. That includes adding Paul Stastny and Max Pacioretty. They replace David Perron and James Neal. Two players who had very good seasons a year ago. That second line is going to need to step up and still be productive for Vegas to have continued success.

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Getting around Schmidt's absence

Nate Schmidt has been suspended for the first quarter of the season thanks to violating the league's drug policy. 20 games can make or break a season. The Golden Knights are going to have to find a way to overcome his absence.

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