The Golden Knights have signed defenseman Viliam Kmec to a three-year, entry-level contract, general manager Kelly McCrimmon announced Monday. Kmec, 20, lands his first professional contract after being passed over for the third straight draft in June. He’s been in the Vegas organization unofficially for the past few months, receiving invites to their July development camp and … [Read more...] about Golden Knights Sign Viliam Kmec To Entry-Level Contract
William Karlsson Takes Maintenance Day
Max Miller of The Hockey News is reporting that San Jose Sharks rookie phenom Macklin Celebrini left practice today with a lower-body issue. No specifics were given to the media as the Sharks coaching staff referred to the issue as a “Little bit of everything” and they believe that the 18-year-old will practice tomorrow with the team. The first overall pick in this year’s NHL … [Read more...] about William Karlsson Takes Maintenance Day
Training Camp Cuts: 9/23/24
Training camp cuts continue Monday across the league, mostly involving fringe prospects being returned to their junior teams. As always, we’re keeping track of today’s moves with this article, which will be updated throughout the day. Colorado Avalanche (per team announcement) F Chad Hillebrand (released from PTO to AHL Colorado) D Devante Stephens (released from PTO to AHL … [Read more...] about Training Camp Cuts: 9/23/24
Lehner Comments On Not Reporting For His Physical
Robin Lehner’s absence from Golden Knights training camp to take (and not pass) his physical has led to the team reportedly considering its options. However, the netminder told Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman that his absence wasn’t unexpected: … [Read more...] about Lehner Comments On Not Reporting For His Physical
Pacific Notes: Lehner, Poolman, Kassian
The Vegas Golden Knights are exploring all options, including contract termination, after goaltender Robin Lehner failed to attend the contractually mandatory pre-season medical exam ahead of training camp, shares Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli. The exam was necessary to confirm Lehner’s medical ineligibility for next season. Seravalli adds that Vegas has been in contact with … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Lehner, Poolman, Kassian