Ben Shelley: West Division Comparison: Sharks/Golden Knights

I think between the two defenses, it really depends on whether this is the new normal for Vlassic and Burns and whether or not Karlsson can stay healthy. (Sadly, I'd bet against all three.)

In net, not even close to a comparison. I wouldn't want Jones or Dub on my roller hockey team.

I think one other point of comparison for the two offenses. Besides more depth for the Golden Showers, I mean Golden Knights, their best forwards aren't as injury prone as Couture and Hertl (scary for the Sharks given the severe lack of depth).

Also not sure, but it seems that Vegas has a more...."complete" forward group. Their 3rd liners and 4th liners play like true 3rd/4th liners - with serious grit and tenacity. The Sharks 3rd/4th lines are kind of soft (especially after trading Goodrow).