A week earlier at the NHL draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets chose Dansk 31st overall. Dansk's big break, though, wouldn't come for another five years after the expansion Vegas Golden Knights signed the free agent to a one-year contract worth $650,000 US this past July 3. That is, until Golden Knights starting goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (concussion) and backup Malcolm Subban (right leg) suffered long-term injuries within a week in October, leading to Dansk's promotion. I also feel a bit more calm, on and off the ice," says Dansk, the NHL's second star for the week ending Oct. 29. And while Dansk's skills were evident at Golden Knights training camp, Prior said he wasn't as effective as what fans have seen early in the season.

Source: CBC News November 06, 2017 19:07 UTC