Golden Knights Decimated by Olympic Duty as Trade Deadline Looms

The Vegas Golden Knights are heading into the stretch run without five of their key players, including center Jack Eichel and defenseman Noah Hanifin, who are recovering from Olympic commitments. With the trade deadline less than a month away and the team sitting atop the Pacific Division despite a bumpy season marked by injury troubles and inconsistent play, management faces a critical decision about whether to add depth or stand pat.