The Edmonton Oilers are without the services of superstar center Connor McDavid this evening as they take on the Vegas Golden Knights. McDavid was called a game-time decision by head coach Kris Knoblauch earlier today but ultimately missed tonight’s game after suffering a lower-body injury Saturday against the Calgary Flames. McDavid needs just one assist to reach 100 on the … [Read more...] about Chandler Stephenson Out Of Lineup Tonight
Golden Knights Sign Noah Hanifin To Eight-Year Extension
The Vegas Golden Knights have signed Trade Deadline acquisition Noah Hanifin to an eight-year contract extension (Twitter link). The deal reportedly carries a $7.35MM cap hit, a six-year full-no-trade clause, and full signing bonuses, per Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic (Twitter link). Hanifin is earning front-page news once again after his trade market dominated much of … [Read more...] about Golden Knights Sign Noah Hanifin To Eight-Year Extension
Vegas Activates Hertl Off IR, Assign Two Others
The Vegas Golden Knights officially activated Tomas Hertl off the injured reserve last night which sparked a series of roster moves so that the team could insert the forward into their lineup while remaining cap compliant. The 30-year-old Hertl was acquired by Vegas from the San Jose Sharks back on March 8th in a move that surprised the hockey world. Hertl played 20:20 last … [Read more...] about Vegas Activates Hertl Off IR, Assign Two Others
Golden Knights Recall Brendan Brisson
The Vegas Golden Knights have recalled forward Brendan Brisson from the minor leagues. Brisson will serve as a fill-in option for Chandler Stephenson, who left the team’s trip to Edmonton for the expected birth of his child, per Sin Bin Vegas (Twitter link). Stephenson’s absence would qualify this recall for an emergency loan, preserving Vegas’ few remaining recalls this … [Read more...] about Golden Knights Recall Brendan Brisson
Adin Hill To Travel On Road Trip, Tomas Hertl Likely To Debut Monday
Golden Knights starter Adin Hill is nearing a return as he practiced with the team today and will travel on their two-game road trip through Western Canada, head coach Bruce Cassidy said (via Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal). Cassidy also told reporters that forward Tomáš Hertl will “probably” make his Vegas debut tomorrow in Vancouver. Hill has been out since … [Read more...] about Adin Hill To Travel On Road Trip, Tomas Hertl Likely To Debut Monday