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Send NHL writer Ben Gotz your Golden Knights questions and hot takes. Tweet him @Bensgotz or email at bgotz@reviewjournal.com.
The largest question surrounding the Knights concerns the health of starting goaltender Marc-andre real good against each other. I think we play well against them. They play well against us.
“It doesn’t matter where you’re playing, they’re good games. The last time, they came in our building and beat us 3-2. It’s good solid games. Good teams.”
“Is the ‘A’ on the jersey for assistant or alternate captain?” — Kenny (email)
Players who wear the “A” on their jerseys are designated alternate captains. The Knights’ three for the majority of games are Reilly Smith, Deryk Engelland and PierreEdouard Bellemare. The team doesn’t have a player that wears a “C” for captain.
Other players who have worn an “A” this season include Nate Schmidt (nine games), Max Pacioretty (three), Jonathan Marchessault (three) and Cody Eakin (one).
“Shame they didn’t keep (Erik Brannstrom) up for the Leafs game.” — @afewpucksshort (Twitter)
Former Knights prospect Erik Brannstrom, who was traded to the Ottawa Senators as part of the Mark Stone deal, made his NHL debut Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. The Senators sent the 19-year-old defenseman back to the American Hockey League afterward, and he didn’t play Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Still, the call-up seemed to motivate Brannstrom because he had three assists Saturday for the Belleville Senators.
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