2024-03-10 02:23:06
The Czech combines elements of a goalscorer and a power forward, can play both in the middle and on the wing, but feels most comfortable in front of the opponent’s goal. The 30-year-old veteran can also be used on the power play and when outnumbered and gives Vegas even more depth in attack.
The Golden Knights have a lot of quality, especially at the center position, with Jack Eichel, William Karlsson, Chandler Stephenson, Brett Howden, Nicolas Roy and Byron Froese. Some of these players, perhaps including Hertl, might therefore switch to the wing.
But first, Hertl has to get fit once more: He is currently recovering from knee surgery and is expected back at the end of the regular season.
Vegas is gearing up physically and hoping for a playoff push
At the latest following the Hertl trade, Vegas is one of the big winners on deadline day, following all the Sharks continue to cover 17 percent of Hertl’s salary, whose eight-year contract worth over 65.1 million US dollars (average 8.138 million pa) runs until 2030 . In this trade, two third-round picks (2025 and 2027 draft) also went to “Sin City”.
Vegas had previously secured the services of two-way defender Noah Hanifin (1.91 meters, 98 kilograms, previously Calgary Flames) and power forward Anthony Mantha (1.95 meters, 106 kilograms, previously Washington Capitals). When it came to transfers, the Golden Knights were as aggressive and vocal as ever. There’s no question: Vegas is gearing up for a physical Stanley Cup Playoffs, adding a lot of physicality to its roster and is one of the ultimate favorites to win the Stanley Cup.
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