Top 3 moves the Vegas Golden Knights must make to win a Stanley Cup

The Vegas Golden Knights are very close to winning a Stanley Cup, but need a little bit of help.

The Vegas Golden Knights are the greatest expansion team in NHL history. No expansion team has had the success they’ve had in their first three seasons, making the Stanley Cup Playoffs each season by a comfortable margin. However, close enough doesn’t count. While the Golden Knights have a great chance of winning a Stanley Cup, they need to make some changes.

Let’s be clear. No, the Golden Knights shouldn’t blow up their roster. There’s no reason for them to subtract from their core. If you want proof of this, look at the Tampa Bay Lightning. They were tempted to do it after being swept by the Columbus Blue Jackets last season, but instead, they tinkered with their roster and now they’re a win away from making it to the Stanley Cup Final.

The Golden Knights have a terrific roster. Mark Stone is one of the best all-around players in the NHL. He’s a treasure to watch in the neutral zone and his hockey sense is off the charts. William Karlsson is a legitimate top-line center. Reilly Smith is a true leader. Nate Schmidt and Shea Theodore are outstanding defensemen.

What the Golden Knights need to do this offseason is tinker with their roster. Surround their stars with a stronger supporting cast. Heck, maybe the Golden Knights should try to add a star. But they sure as heck shouldn’t subtract any of their best players.

It may sound weird to say this about a team that’s only three seasons old, but the Golden Knights Stanley Cup window is starting to close a bit. They need some new blood and some changes to optimize their chances of having the best party Vegas has ever seen – a Stanley Cup parade straight down The Strip.

What changes should they make? Let’s take a look.