Golden Knights’ prospect pool paints a grim picture of the team’s long-term future

The Vegas Golden Knights are coming off their second appearance in the Stanley Cup Final in the past four seasons, following up their first championship in 2023 with a loss at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes in June. General manager Kelly McCrimmon and his front office have enjoyed immense organizational success with an aggressive approach that has made them a leaguewide destination for elite players on the move. Landing franchise center Jack Eichel in a blockbuster trade all those years ago joins the pantheon of aggressive Vegas trades over the years to land stars like Mitch Marner (really a…