VGK is ranked 2nd in NHL.com's power rankings
The not-too-early power rankings were released by NHL.com and the Golden Knights are rated second behind two-time defending Cup champion Florida. It might be too early to release power rankings in late July, but this could show the expectations for VGK this season. Bruce Cassidy talked about Mitch Marner's role, Jack Eichel's leadership and how much VGK will miss Alex Pietrangelo on the Energy Line podcast. And Jonathan Marchessault trade rumors are heating up again.
31 Jul 30min
Window to win Cup never closes in Las Vegas
VGK has won the Pacific Division four times in its first eight seasons. We felt the window might be closing after last season, but the acquisition of Mitch Marner, who will play on the same team as Jack Eichel, gives the Golden Knights more chances to contend for the Cup and make deep runs. Both players are in the prime of their careers. VGK has a good mix of vets and youth. VGK prospect Trevor Connolly was injured in the World Juniors Showcase Monday. He couldn't put weight on his right leg. He has suffered other knee injuries on that right leg and there could be concern for his return. And we discuss how VGK will fix the penalty kill, which ranked 26th in the league last season.
29 Jul 30min
Marner Monday: change of scenery will do Marner well
Our regular Marner Monday feature: holds points streak record in Toronto, former teammate says Mitch Marner "brought everyone together. Marner needed a change in scenery. We also talk about VGK trades paying off more than developing players in the organization. And, it would be nice if....
28 Jul 30min
Where does VGK have to make improvements?
The Golden Knights have to improve in several areas if they are going to make another Cup run this season. We outline some areas where improvement is needed like the penalty kill, 5 on 5 shooting percentage, etc. The Hockey Writers had a good article on this topic. We discuss why penalties for VGK and the league are down. And, it's WTF day on the show.
25 Jul 30min
Who is VGK's clutch player?
Who has taken over the reins of Most Clutch Player since Jonathan Marchessault left and who will earn that title in the upcoming season? We have our views. Would you take Pavel Dorfeyev over or under 35 1/2 goals? And, is the new 84 game schedule too much for NHL players?
24 Jul 30min
Cassidy named to Olympic coaching staff
Bruce Cassidy is headed for the Winter Olympics as a member of Jon Cooper's Team Canada coaching staff. Cassidy will be an assistant and probably oversee the power play unit as he did with the Four Nations team. NHL players will participate in the Olympics for the first time in eleven years in Milano Cortina this winter. We talk about the success of VGK's power play unit this past season and what changes we might see with the acquisition of Mitch Marner, who has 50 career power play goals to go along with 178 assists on the man advantage.
22 Jul 30min
Marner Monday: Leafs replace Marner with depth pieces
It's Marner Monday and we have all sorts of Marner news including how Toronto is compensating for the loss of Marner. We also talk about the reception Marner can expect when he returns there in January. Should we be concerned about the lack of news on Eichel's extension. And, we explore an NHL play-in format.
21 Jul 30min
Must see VGK home games this season
Starting with VGK-Toronto, we outline some of the top games that fans have to see at T-Mobile Arena this season. The Maple Leafs come into the Fortress on Thursday, January 15. Games fans must-see include the Kings, Nashville Edmonton, Florida, and Montreal. Former Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant is reportedly going to Russia to coach in the KHL. And, it's WTF day with comments from fans.
18 Jul 30min
