A new year has begun and a new NHL season is about to. From the outset of 2020, no one could have predicted where we’d wind up by year’s end. But here we are, ready to embark on a 56-game season beginning in January that will see the Vegas Golden Knights battle the same seven
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In the recent week, the NHL world has been a frenzy due to the news surrounding Columbus Blue Jackets’ all-star center Pierre-Luc Dubois. The Quebec native recently inked a two-year/$10 million deal extension with the Blue Jackets, but it doesn’t look like he will play out his contract in Columbus. Strong rumors have been reported
It’s safe to say 2020 has not been the year many of us were expecting when we screamed “Happy New Years” at midnight on Jan. 1, 2020. Still, through all the bad that has happened in the world this year, there have been bright spots. Those bright spots for the Vegas Golden Knights have been
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Montreal Canadiens will have a decision to make with center Phillip Danault, but one scribe is not convinced the team will trade or sign him. There’s also talk about who the the team might lose during the Seattle expansion draft. In Vegas, the Golden Knights are reportedly seeking a
Last week, Joel Ward officially made the transition from the player ranks to the coaching ranks, joining the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights as an assistant. It was mildly surprising that he found a job within the Vegas Golden Knights organization rather than with any of the four franchises he suited up for over his 11-year
The Vegas Golden Knights have had a great deal of success in their short history in the NHL. Part of the reason for this success has been the front office’s ability to acquire and sign top tier younger players. These players were given the opportunity to develop, and signed contracts that will ultimately be beneficial
Only in 2020 are the “dog days of November” a thing in the NHL, but here we are. At a time when we should be starting to identify meaningful patterns and trends in a young 2020-21 season, the free-agent frenzy has quieted, player movement has slowed and the looming uncertainty over the start of the
Although the Vegas Golden Knights seem to be enjoying early success in their short time in the NHL, there are certain things that have stopped them from capturing the Stanley Cup. The team’s front office has dealt out some questionable contracts, despite the praise they receive for some. By using emotion rather than logic, this
There’s no local bias involved in the Vegas Golden Knights being among the most probable Stanley Cup contenders in the early odds for the upcoming 2020-21 season. At +900, they rank just behind the Colorado Avalanche (+450) and defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning (+800) as the third-largest favorite heading into next season. And it’s easy
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury puts any rumors to rest that there might be some animosity in Vegas when it comes to trade rumors that included him. In Winnipeg, one scribe lists six possible trade destinations for Patrik Laine should the Jets decided to move him. In Edmonton, there was some speculation
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news that the Montreal Canadiens might be ready to move Brendan Gallagher. Why the sudden shift in his long-term outlook with the team? The Vegas Golden Knights landed their big fish in Alex Pietrangelo, but were they in on other players too? Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland
In today’s NHL rumor rundown there is news that Ottawa Senators prospect Tim Stutzle is going to be undergoing surgery. How long will he be out? The Montreal Canadiens made a couple very different signings, one via trade and one via free agency. What are insiders saying about the team and the two deals? Taylor
The Vegas Golden Knights have traded defenceman Nate Schmidt to the Vancouver Canucks for a 2022 third-round pick. The move came just after they signed Alex Pietrangelo to a big seven-year contract valued at $8.5 million in average annual value (AAV). Rumours were swirling on Sunday that Schmidt was on the move to the Florida
With the 29th selection of the 2020 NHL Draft, the Vegas Golden Knights have selected Brendan Brisson from the Chicago Steel of the USHL. About Brisson Playing in the under-scouted USHL, Brendan Brisson gave scouts a reason to make time for the league that regularly sees talent move on to the NHL. He and the
The Vegas Golden Knights are about to enter their fourth season in the NHL and the team has had great success in its short time in the league. They have been to the Western Conference Final twice and reached the Stanley Cup Final in their miracle first season. Related: 6 NHL Teams That You Might
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news the San Jose Sharks have three pretty serious questions to answer. Meanwhile, there is talk Alex Pietrangelo might have eyes on a particular team in free agency and it’s not the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Edmonton Oilers have decided not to buy out anyone and a long-time
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is speculation that both the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames have kicked tires on a top-end defenseman. In Montreal, it appears the Canadiens have begun extension talks with a forward on team-friendly contract, and in Vegas, the Golden Knights need to get down to business, including looking at their
The Dallas Stars just put a stranglehold on the Western Conference Final by defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4. The Golden Knights were a heavy favorite in this series and have seemed to struggle with the pressure of being down 0-1 and then 1-2. Though they outshot the Stars 33-20, they could not