Although the 2022-23 regular season is right around the corner, negotiations between Nicolas Hague and the Vegas Golden Knights have not resulted in a new contract. Vince Sapienza also reported that if a new contract is not finalized before training camp, he will not attend and instead train elsewhere. Hague is in Vegas, ready for
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Welcome back to our countdown to the start of the 2022-23 NHL season. In case you missed part one, we shared the three teams that had the most to lose in the upcoming season. Related: 3 Teams With the Most to Lose in 2022-23 Season Today we turn our attention to the playoffs. 16 teams
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, is Kevin Cheveldayoff in risk of losing his job as the GM of the Winnipeg Jets? Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks would like to add a defenseman to their roster. Who will they use as trade bait to land a regular blueliner? The Ottawa Senators have good news when it comes
The NHL’s expansion protocol dictates the holding of a draft to fill out the roster of new teams. The Seattle Kraken picked apart the rest of the league to staff their team in 2021-22, just as the Vegas Golden Knights did when they began play in 2017-18. When the Golden Knights arrived on the scene,
For years now, one of the biggest things going for the NHL compared to other professional sports leagues is parity, as any given team can win on any given night. That parity was on display throughout the 2021-22 season, particularly when it came to the Pacific Division. Related: 3 Bruins Hot Takes for 2022-23 Season
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, add another name to the list of players the Vegas Golden Knights will be placing on LTIR. Meanwhile, the Washington Capitals expect Nicklas Backstrom to miss the entire season. Will they add another player? The Pittsburgh Penguins are looking for trade partners and teams are still kicking tires on Jake
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Jonathan Huberdeau signed an eight-year extension with the Calgary Flames. Was this a good deal or way too large a contract for a soon-to-be 30-year-old? Also, could the Boston Bruins be thinking about bringing back Milan Lucic? There is an update on the potential trade status of Vladimir Tarasenko and
In this edition of Vegas Golden Knights News & Rumors, Max Pacioretty and Dylan Coghlan were shipped to the Carolina Hurricanes in a puzzling and disappointing deal. In other news, Keegan Kolesar has filed for salary arbitration. Meanwhile, Reilly Smith has re-signed with the Golden Knights on a three-year deal. Last but not least, general
In this edition of Vegas Golden Knights news & rumors, there appears to be a real possibility that Nicolas Hague could get traded this offseason. In other news, Pete DeBoer recently admitted he was quite frustrated over being fired by general manager Kelly McCrimmon, as he believes he and the rest of his coaching staff
In this edition of Vegas Golden Knights News & Rumors, it sounds as though Reilly Smith has been signed to a contract extension, though specifics of the deal have yet to be released. Meanwhile, former head coach Pete DeBoer has been named the new bench boss for the Dallas Stars. In other news, in an
There are a ton of options out there for the Philadelphia Flyers’ to upgrade their forward group this offseason. Not every player is going to want to sign with the Flyers, and they aren’t going to take a stab at everyone either. This may narrow the choices, but general manager Chuck Fletcher could benefit from
Expectations heading into the 2021-22 season were extremely high for the Vegas Golden Knights, but both injuries and inconsistent play caused them to miss the playoffs altogether. It was both a frustrating and humbling experience for this group, who now have plenty of time to do some reflecting on exactly what went wrong and what
The Vancouver Canucks want to get into the trading game this offseason, that much was clear when Jim Rutherford appeared on the DFO Show with Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor on May 16. They want to take advantage of teams that are up against the salary cap, like the Vegas Golden Knights, who are facing
In this edition of Vegas Golden Knights News & Rumors, several names continue to be discussed as a potential replacement of Pete DeBoer, one in particular being Alain Vigneault. In other news, Mark Stone underwent successful back surgery this past week and is expected to be ready for the 2022-23 season. Last but not least,
The crushing disappointment that was the Vegas Golden Knights’ 2021-22 season was not without consequences. On Monday, the club announced the dismissal of head coach Pete DeBoer who had held the role for the past three seasons. While not completely unexpected, the move does raise a new set of questions about the Golden Knights’ offseason
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the hockey world is still stunned to hear that Barry Trotz had been fired by the New York Islanders. What will be his next move? Meanwhile, why did the Islanders let him go, and which teams are going to make a pitch to land him as their next coach? Finally,
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, expect changes to the Vegas Golden Knights roster over the summer. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers are facing more salary cap issues for next season, and the Ottawa Senators have been letting certain players know they won’t be returning. Patrik Laine says he believes a long-term deal will get done with
After having any lingering postseason hopes officially snuffed out in Tuesday night’s 4-3 overtime loss against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Vegas Golden Knights are wrapping their season – and the franchise’s streak of consecutive playoff berths – up with a whimper. For a high-priced team with legitimate Stanley Cup aspirations, there’s no way to spin