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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 […] The post 4 Golden Knights … [Read more...] about 4 Golden Knights Poised to Step Up Next Season

On this date in National Hockey League History, one legendary player drew even with another all-time great. Plus, five Russian-born hit the ice together for the first time in league history while there was plenty of personal milestones reached on Oct. 27. One Legend Ties Another Much like with Wayne Gretzky, it is hard to […] The post Today in Hockey History: Oct. 27 appeared … [Read more...] about Today in Hockey History: Oct. 27

For general manager Kelly McCrimmon and the Vegas Golden Knights, the heavy lifting of the offseason is done. They kept Robin Lehner off the market, locking him up for the next five years before free agency began. Then they landed arguably the biggest fish on the market, reeling in long-time St. Louis Blue Alex Pietrangelo […] The post Golden Knights Have Options to Become Cap … [Read more...] about Golden Knights Have Options to Become Cap Compliant

When Kelly McCrimmon shed the “assistant” part of his assistant general manager title in May 2019, he was inheriting a pretty cushy job with the Vegas Golden Knights. Though the club had just lost a seven-game, first-round series to their rival San Jose Sharks weeks earlier, the future was undeniably bright after a historic Stanley […] The post Golden Knights Are Becoming … [Read more...] about Golden Knights Are Becoming McCrimmon’s Team

The Calgary Flames have loaned one of their goaltending prospects to his hometown team in Russia where he has had great success. The Vegas Golden Knights have extended one of their most physical prospects. Finally, a second team in the ECHL has decided to sit out the 2020-21 season. Flames Send Zagidulin to Russia Just […] The post Prospects News & Rumors: Zagidulin, … [Read more...] about Prospects News & Rumors: Zagidulin, Kolesar & ECHL

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 […] The post NHL Rumors: Jets, Golden Knights, … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: Jets, Golden Knights, Oilers, Bruins, More

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 […] The post NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Golden Knights, … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Golden Knights, Oilers, Lightning, More

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 post NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers, Canadiens, Golden … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers, Canadiens, Golden Knights, More

The Vegas Golden Knights entered the free agency period with multiple questions surrounding them. The main one dealt with how they were going to be salary cap compliant after signing Robin Lehner to a five-year contract extension. However, despite the multiple limitations they had going into “Free Agent Frenzy,” the Golden Knights were able to […] The post The Golden Knights’ … [Read more...] about The Golden Knights’ Wild Road of Bringing Pietrangelo to Vegas