LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Golden Knights and versatile wing Reilly Smith have reached a verbal agreement on a contract, according to a prominent NHL insider. You can take Reilly Smith off the Top 50 UFAs board.Sources say Smith and the Vegas @GoldenKnights have reached a verbal agreement to keep the winger with VGK on a contract extension. May not be immediately announced … [Read more...] about Report: Golden Knights, Smith agree on new contract
Aces fall as Chicago Sky make 28-point comeback to set WNBA record
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Courtney Vandersloot scored 25 points and the Chicago Sky completed the biggest comeback in WNBA history, rallying from 28-down to beat the Las Vegas Aces 104-95 on Tuesday night. The previous record was a 25-point rally most recently done in 2013 by the Sky. The previous record was a 25-point rally most recently done in 2013 by the Sky. Las Vegas … [Read more...] about Aces fall as Chicago Sky make 28-point comeback to set WNBA record
Aces, Chicago Sky to play in WNBA Commissioner's Cup game
Las Vegas and Chicago will meet in the second annual Commissioner's Cup championship game next month. The in-season title game will be played at the home of the team with the better record — which right now is Las Vegas. The Aces can clinch the home game with a win over Chicago on Tuesday night. The first tie-breaker is head-to-head matchups and Las Vegas won the first … [Read more...] about Aces, Chicago Sky to play in WNBA Commissioner's Cup game
Former Golden Knights coach Peter DeBoer hired by Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars announced Tuesday that they have hired Peter DeBoer as their new coach, a month after he was fired by the Vegas Golden Knights. DeBoer, who previously led New Jersey and San Jose to the Stanley Cup Final in his first season with both of those clubs, was let go by the Knights after they missed the playoffs for the first time in the franchise’s five-season … [Read more...] about Former Golden Knights coach Peter DeBoer hired by Dallas Stars
'The pressure's on': New Golden Knights Coach Bruce Cassidy holds news conference
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The public heard from the new Vegas Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy for the first time Thursday at a news conference featuring Cassidy and VGK Manager Kelly McCrimmon. It was announced earlier this week that the former Boston Bruins coach would be the team's new coach. McCrimmon said that Cassidy "embodies so many of the traits [the Vegas Golden … [Read more...] about 'The pressure's on': New Golden Knights Coach Bruce Cassidy holds news conference
Golden Knights trade Dadonov to Montreal for Weber
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Golden Knights on Thursday traded wing Evgenii Dadonov to the Montreal Canadiens for defenseman Shea Weber. The team announced the deal on its Twitter account and website. In 78 games last season with the Knights, Dadonov, 33, had 20 goals and 23 assists. The left-handed shot, a native of Chelyabinsk, Russia, has played 413 NHL games with Florida, … [Read more...] about Golden Knights trade Dadonov to Montreal for Weber
Former Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy named as Knights head coach
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Golden Knights have hired former Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy as head coach, according to a release from the team. Cassidy was fired less than a week ago after coaching the Bruins for the past five-plus seasons, building a 245-108-46 record. VGK General Manager Kelly McCrimmon made the announcement Tuesday afternoon. “The Golden Knights … [Read more...] about Former Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy named as Knights head coach
Audition registration open for Vegas Golden Knights cheer team
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Vegas Golden Knights announced audition registration for the Vegas Vivas! cheer team for the 2022-23 season will be open for the next several weeks. Audition registration for the team will be open until Tuesday, July 5 at noon. Registration can be submitted through this link. All positions are part-time. Auditions will be held July 7, 8, and 9 and … [Read more...] about Audition registration open for Vegas Golden Knights cheer team
Vegas Golden Knights fire Coach DeBoer
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Golden Knights fired Coach Pete DeBoer on Monday. He was the franchise's second coach. This was the first year the Golden Knights did not make the playoffs. General Manager Kelly McCrimmon released the following statement: We would like to thank Pete DeBoer for his commitment to the Vegas Golden Knightsover the past three seasons,” said … [Read more...] about Vegas Golden Knights fire Coach DeBoer