Vegas Golden Knights: A Team Of Outcasts

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare

Bellemare was an undrafted find for the Philadelphia Flyers. He was signed to a one year deal by the team after winning two Swedish Championships with Skellefteå AIK. The Flyers were impressed enough to make Bellemare an Alternate Captain and extend his contract.

Unfortunately, there were too many No Trade Clause players on the team to afford Bellemare a spot on the protected list. It was rumored that Vegas offered to chose another player in exchange for the Flyers first round pick, but Flyers GM Ron Hextall refused the offer. The “A” he wore for Philadelphia also adorns his sweater for the Knights.

With 15 points in 66 games (as of March 25), he’s already having a career year. Bellemare, usually a drag on possession in Philly, is in the green with the Golden Knights. His success has been as surprising as his team’s.