As the 2026-27 NHL season approaches, the Vegas Golden Knights are facing high expectations to build on their successful playoff run last year. However, one player who will be under the microscope is defenseman Noah Hanifin. Despite being a key contributor to the team's defense, Hanifin's numbers have been inconsistent, failing to meet the lofty standards set by the Golden Knights' brass. With a new season on the horizon, Hanifin will need to elevate his game if the team is to make a deep playoff run and prove themselves as legitimate contenders in the highly competitive Western Conference. Can Hanifin rise to the challenge and become a more dominant force on the ice?

The Golden Knights need more from Noah Hanifin in 2026-27  vegashockeyknight.com