To some outside observers, the Golden Knights’ glut of defensemen appears to be a problem for George McPhee.
The Knights general manager doesn’t see it that way.
“It’s wide open here,” McPhee said. “Again, I want to emphasize, that’s a good thing. That’s OK.”
With training camp set to begin Thursday at City National Arena, the Knights’ roster lists 11 defensemen with NHL experience and 13 in all.
Sorting out that battle on the blue line will be one of McPhee’s toughest tasks in the preseason.
“Our defensemen can count. They know there are a lot of D here right now,” McPhee said.