From being the first “Big Four” sports franchise to making an historic run to the Stanley Cup Final in year one, the Vegas Golden Knights have always done things a little differently. So, it isn’t surprising, then, to see them open the season with a unique roster configuration. On the eve of their season opener
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A new year has begun and a new NHL season is about to. From the outset of 2020, no one could have predicted where we’d wind up by year’s end. But here we are, ready to embark on a 56-game season beginning in January that will see the Vegas Golden Knights battle the same seven
It’s safe to say 2020 has not been the year many of us were expecting when we screamed “Happy New Years” at midnight on Jan. 1, 2020. Still, through all the bad that has happened in the world this year, there have been bright spots. Those bright spots for the Vegas Golden Knights have been
We still don’t know exactly what the Vegas Golden Knights will look like come Jan. 13, once the 2020-21 NHL season kicks off. We do, however, know the divisional opposition they will battle along the way. Through the league’s new COVID-19-driven temporary realignment and playoff qualification rules, the Golden Knights will clash exclusively with seven
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news that the Vancouver Canucks might be pitching hard for defenseman Travis Hamonic. There’s one small problem, however. The Vegas Golden Knights might actually be looking to trade Jonathan Marchessault over Max Pacioretty and Mikael Granlund is expected to make his free agency decision any minute now. Finally,
The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the
Only in 2020 are the “dog days of November” a thing in the NHL, but here we are. At a time when we should be starting to identify meaningful patterns and trends in a young 2020-21 season, the free-agent frenzy has quieted, player movement has slowed and the looming uncertainty over the start of the
Although the Vegas Golden Knights seem to be enjoying early success in their short time in the NHL, there are certain things that have stopped them from capturing the Stanley Cup. The team’s front office has dealt out some questionable contracts, despite the praise they receive for some. By using emotion rather than logic, this
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
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
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
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, word is that Alex Pietrangelo is close to signing with the Vegas Golden Knights but a deal needs to come first to clear up cap space. The Vancouver Canucks have been reaching out to defenseman in free agency and it’s not clear who they are zoned in on. The Winnipeg
The Vegas Golden Knights have traded defenceman Nate Schmidt to the Vancouver Canucks for a 2022 third-round pick. The move came just after they signed Alex Pietrangelo to a big seven-year contract valued at $8.5 million in average annual value (AAV). Rumours were swirling on Sunday that Schmidt was on the move to the Florida
With the 29th selection of the 2020 NHL Draft, the Vegas Golden Knights have selected Brendan Brisson from the Chicago Steel of the USHL. About Brisson Playing in the under-scouted USHL, Brendan Brisson gave scouts a reason to make time for the league that regularly sees talent move on to the NHL. He and the
The Vegas Golden Knights are about to enter their fourth season in the NHL and the team has had great success in its short time in the league. They have been to the Western Conference Final twice and reached the Stanley Cup Final in their miracle first season. Related: 6 NHL Teams That You Might
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news the San Jose Sharks have three pretty serious questions to answer. Meanwhile, there is talk Alex Pietrangelo might have eyes on a particular team in free agency and it’s not the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Edmonton Oilers have decided not to buy out anyone and a long-time
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is speculation that both the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames have kicked tires on a top-end defenseman. In Montreal, it appears the Canadiens have begun extension talks with a forward on team-friendly contract, and in Vegas, the Golden Knights need to get down to business, including looking at their
The Dallas Stars just put a stranglehold on the Western Conference Final by defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4. The Golden Knights were a heavy favorite in this series and have seemed to struggle with the pressure of being down 0-1 and then 1-2. Though they outshot the Stars 33-20, they could not
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