Taking Stock: A look at the Vegas Golden Knights prospect trade chips ahead of 2024 deadline

The Vegas Golden Knights are in a fascinating position. They haven't played their best hockey yet, by any reasonable measure, and all it's likely to cost them is home-ice advantage in a first-round series with the Edmonton Oilers that's been locked in for some time now.

Such is their right as the defending Stanley Cup champions. They get the benefit of the doubt when they go through the regular season in cruise control. You're not likely to find anyone more enthusiastic about their chances against this team because of it. Everyone knows that this group has another gear to hit in the playoffs.

The Golden Knights also have one of if not the single most aggressive front office in the sport, especially around this time of year. And for as difficult as the injuries they've suffered in key parts o