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Golden Knights fans are realizing how important a key defenseman was for the team

Even a two-time Stanley Cup champion doesn't get enough respect in the Vegas Golden Knights' fanbase. It's time to recognize how important he was to the team.

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You'd think that a future Hall of Famer like Alex Pietrangelo would garner more respect, specifically from the Vegas Golden Knights' fanbase. After all, he has 148 goals and 489 assists in his 17-year career. Add in 118.2 point shares, 2,095 blocked shots, and 685 takeaways and there's a reason why he's been one of the league's best.