Maxim Shabanov has been tabbed as one of the crown jewels of this summer’s international free agency period, although it appears he’s still in the courting stage of NHL offers and isn’t close to a deal. That’s because his season in Russia just recently ended with Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Kontinental Hockey League, who advanced to the Gagarin Cup Final but lost to Lokomotiv … [Read more...] about Golden Knights, Penguins Interested In Maxim Shabanov
Golden Knights, Jack Eichel Have Had Preliminary Extension Talks
The Golden Knights and star center Jack Eichel had “loose, unofficial discussions at various points this season” in advance of him becoming eligible to sign an extension with Vegas on July 1, per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. Official talks between Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon and Eichel’s camp should begin in short order after Vegas’ season came to an end … [Read more...] about Golden Knights, Jack Eichel Have Had Preliminary Extension Talks
Depth Wingers Will Define Golden Knights’ Summer
The Vegas Golden Knights are back in familiar ground – bounced from a hardy playoff run that didn’t have the legs, and gearing up for a summer with minimal cap space. It’s a situation the young franchise has already landed in, and weaseled out of, multiple times before – but the 2025 summer will offer a particular challenge. Vegas is only projected to have $9.62MM in cap space … [Read more...] about Depth Wingers Will Define Golden Knights’ Summer
Robert Hagg To Sign In SHL
After seeing very limited NHL action this season, pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Robert Hagg is heading home. The blueliner confirmed to Expressen’s Gunnar Nordstrom that he will be playing in the SHL next season; SportBladet’s Hans Abrahamsson adds that Hagg is expected to sign a one-year deal with Brynas. The 30-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Golden … [Read more...] about Robert Hagg To Sign In SHL
Golden Knights Sign Tuomas Uronen To Entry-Level Contract
The Vegas Golden Knights have signed one of their lower-round selections from the 2023 NHL Draft. The Golden Knights announced they’ve signed forward Tuomas Uronen to a three-year, entry-level contract. Vegas selected Uronen with the 192nd pick of the 2023 NHL Draft. At the time, he was playing for HIFK’s U20 program, but he quickly transferred to the Ontario Hockey League’s … [Read more...] about Golden Knights Sign Tuomas Uronen To Entry-Level Contract