Jack Eichel Defends Golden Knights After 11-State Poll Names Vegas NHL's Most-Hated Team
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 16
Jack Eichel Defends Golden Knights After 11-State Poll Names Vegas NHL's Most-Hated Team
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 16
Summary
Jack Eichel pushed back after a Rotowire poll found Vegas was the most-hated NHL team in 11 states, saying players around the league still want to join the Golden Knights.
Eichel argued Vegas is not on players' no-trade lists and called it an organization and city that NHL players are proud to represent.
The backlash reflects both success and reputation: Vegas has reached three Stanley Cup Finals since its 2017 debut, won once, and missed the playoffs only once.
That winning record has been paired with a cutthroat image, including firing coach Bruce Cassidy eight games before the playoffs and blocking other teams from interviewing him.