New Coach, Same Goal
The Vegas Golden Knights are set to open their 10th season with Ryan Craig as their new head coach. The team is coming off a campaign in which it advanced to the Stanley Cup Final but was defeated by the Carolina Hurricanes. Craig takes over a roster that has consistently been in contention and now faces the challenge of guiding it back to the league's biggest stage.[S1]
Expectations around the organization remain high despite the change behind the bench. The Golden Knights have established themselves as a perennial playoff team, and the decision to install Craig reflects a desire to maintain that standard. Key questions about the roster and how the team will adapt to a new system will shape the early part of the season.[S1]
