There are multiple examples of Golden Knights players who were given a larger role and made the most of the opportunity with their new team.
Cody Eakin is not one of them.
In truth, he’s the opposite.
Eakin’s ice time with the Knights is down significantly from what he averaged during his five seasons in Dallas.
But following a period of adjustment, the 27-year-old has settled into his role as a third-line center and penalty killer.
Eakin has three goals in four games since returning from a lower-body injury Oct. 10 at Washington, including the game-winner in the Knights’ past two outings.