Even before NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman officially awarded Vegas an NHL franchise, future Golden Knights owner Bill Foley made a promise. “Playoffs in three, Cup in six,” he said.

The Existential VGK Questionnaire presented by Las Vegas is a set of questions offered to players, coaches, management and broadcasters. Based loosely on Proust’s Questionnaire it combines hockey and Vegas topics for a unique look into our people. Look for new editions on Wednesday’s during the season.

The NHL trade deadline is the time where teams make their final additions for a playoff run. So how have the past five eventual Stanley Cup winners approached it? We take a look.