Mark Stone: From Rookie to Stanley Cup Champion
Mark Stone is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently serves as the captain of the Vegas Golden Knights in the National Hockey League (NHL). Stone's journey to professional hockey began early as he grew up playing in the minor hockey system in his hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was eventually drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the sixth round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, and he played several seasons with the Senators before being traded to the Golden Knights in 2019.
Despite being a late-round draft pick, Stone quickly made his mark in the league, earning multiple accolades and setting franchise records in Ottawa before his trade to Vegas. He was a finalist for the Calder Trophy, awarded to the NHL's top rookie, in the 2014-15 season after recording 26 goals and 38 assists in 80 games. He also became the Senators' all-time leader in short-handed goals, with a total of 17 during his time with the team.
But it wasn't until Stone joined the Golden Knights that he truly made his mark in the league. In February 2019, he was traded to Vegas in exchange for several players and draft picks, and he quickly became a
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