GM Kelly McCrimmon said Vegas officials conducted what he called a “very extensive” background check on the player, while also meeting with Connelly at the scouting combine in Buffalo, New York, and then again this week.
Trevor Connelly hopes to put past behind after being selected by Golden Knights in NHL draft
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McCrimmon said the front office knew the inaugural season success was “lightning in a bottle” and took big swings to add Pietrangelo, Stone, Eichel and others in building a championship-caliber roster.
Vegas Golden Knights win Stanley Cup thanks to depth and consistency
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