Golden Knights — and what comes next

William Karlsson, who hasn’t seen game action in nearly seven months, skated with the Vegas Golden Knights ahead of a potentially series-clinching Game 6. Golden Knights has emerged this Saturday as one of the stories drawing attention in Canada.

Key facts

• William Karlsson, who hasn’t seen game action in nearly seven months, skated with the Vegas Golden Knights ahead of a potentially series-clinching Game 6.
• When general manager Kelly McCrimmon spoke to the media on March 30th following the coaching change, he shared that Karlsson would only be available to return this season if the Golden Knights made a deep postseason run.
• That's a significant development for a Golden Knights team suddenly in the driver's seat for a potential Stanley Cup.
• “He’s just with the team,” said Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella on Friday. “He’s been skating, and we want him around the team… He’s one of the boys, right?
• The Vegas Golden Knights center has been out of commission since November 8 with a lower-body injury.

What we know

Going deeper, when general manager Kelly McCrimmon spoke to the media on March 30th following the coaching change, he shared that Karlsson would only be available to return this season if the Golden Knights made a deep postseason run.

On the substance, That's a significant development for a Golden Knights team suddenly in the driver's seat for a potential Stanley Cup.

Beyond the headlines, the Vegas Golden Knights center has been out of commission since November 8 with a lower-body injury.

More precisely, Tortorella did not provide an updated timeline for Karlsson’s return, instead highlighting the morale boost that the Original Misfit’s presence provides to the Golden Knights and to Karlsson himself.

It is worth noting that He took the ice for morning skate and participated in 2-on-1 drills, but did not take part in line rushes or slot in on either special teams unit.<br>.

By the numbers

At this stage, Karlsson played just 14 games during the regular season.

On a related note, He sustained a lower-body injury against the Anaheim Ducks on November 8th and was placed on Injured Reserve just a few days later.

Going deeper, this regular season, he scored four goals and three assists in 14 games, marking a massive downturn in production.

What they're saying

“He’s just with the team,” said Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella on Friday. “He’s been skating, and we want him around the team… He’s one of the boys, right?

“If we have a certain level of success in the playoffs, he’ll be able to play,” McCrimmon said when asked about Karlsson’s status.

“This has nothing to do with Bill being close,” Tortorella said. “He’s gone through his progression, he’s been working out.

The wider context

On a related note, the Golden Knights are adding another solid special teams player and two-way star back into the lineup.

Going deeper, Let's look at how Golden Knights fans reacted on social media and see if it made them pop.

On the substance, how Vegas Golden Knights fans reacted to the latest William Karlsson news.

Beyond the headlines, Golden Knights LOVE their Original Misfits, particularly Karlsson.

More precisely, Start spreading the word because he's coming back!

The bottom line

• When general manager Kelly McCrimmon spoke to the media on March 30th following the coaching change, he shared that Karlsson would only be available to return this season if the Golden Knights made a deep postseason run.
• The Vegas Golden Knights center has been out of commission since November 8 with a lower-body injury.
• The Golden Knights are adding another solid special teams player and two-way star back into the lineup.