The Golden Knights couldn’t completely hide their bitterness during Thursday’s exit interviews after a controversial ending to their second season, but there was also hope.
The Knights players looked around their locker room, saw who is sticking around and began to envision the exciting possibilities for Year 3.
“We’ll be right up there again,” forward Jonathan Marchessault said. “We’re going to be in the playoffs again, we’re going to be a great team again and I think the future definitely seems bright for us.”
Ten of the Knights’ top 11 scorers are already under contract and all could return if restricted free agent center William Karlsson agrees to a new deal with the team.