# BURNING QUESTIONS: Vegas Golden Knights' Goalie SITUATION Could DEFINE Playoff Future

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Podcast: [Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-nhl-daily-podcast-on-the-national-hockey-league-494711)
Published: 2026-09-22T13:00:00+00:00
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Vegas Golden Knights stare down a pivotal season as goaltending questions and roster turnover threaten their Stanley Cup hopes. With Pavel Dorofeyev traded to the New York Rangers and Adin Hill and Carter Hart struggling in net, can stars like Mark Stone, Mitch Marner, and Jack Eichel carry the load? The arrival of rookie head coach Ryan Craig adds another layer of intrigue—will his inexperience hold back a veteran-laden squad with Cup-or-bust expectations? The conversation focused on the Carolina Hurricanes' bid for a repeat championship after a dominant playoff run. The discussion explored Carolina’s steady roster, shot-volume dominance, and player development, spotlighting Sebastian Aho, Logan Stankoven, and up-and-comer Brandon Bussi. The discussion covered blockbuster trade rumors, contract negotiations for Dylan Larkin and Quinn Hughes, and the NHL’s looming expansion. With an 84-game season ahead, which aging contenders will stumble, and which rising teams will seize the spotlight?

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