I’d rather have our present day depth chart than Vegas’ if I had to win 1 game, so long as it isn’t against the Sharks or Blue Jackets.
Eichel is amazing, the Knights defense is outstanding, and there is a lot to like throughout. There are many ways they’re better off than the Blues are.
But I feel all the years of trading and pushing has depleted them to the point where you can look at what they’re going to bring and feel alright about your chances. It’s kind of … mid once the first line is off the ice. It’s a pretty basic assignment - either their top line pressures you enough while their defense pushes you outside or not. It isn’t an easy win but the win conditions are basic. I guess now that I’ve typed this they’ll get a ton of secondary scoring but whatever.
Blues win by more than 3. Reckless optimism engaged. They won’t be able to contain half of our offense and we looked pretty good when they were the home team with last change. Plus we aren’t due to lose until we’ve won 2 in a row.