The Golden Knights Are Better (But Not Younger) in Their Second Season
As the Golden Knights get ready to launch their sophomore season, it’s hard to believe that it was only a year ago that Vegas’ new fans were bracing for a dumpster fire of a first campaign. Every expert, analyst, and beer vendor in hockey was certain that the Golden Knights would finish near the bottom of …
Pacioretty Is Happy — And Relieved — To Be A Golden Knight
While it may take a while before he has his own burger like he did in Quebec, it’s clear the newest Golden Knight is happy to be in Las Vegas this season. Max Pacioretty took to the City National Arena podium today, introducing himself to his new city — and there was something Max hadn’t revealed …
Golden Knights Top Prospect Rankings: #1 Cody Glass
Name: Cody Glass Overall Ranking: 1 Position: Center Age: 19 Place of Birth: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Height: 187 cm / 6’2″ Weight: 81 kg / 179 lbs Shoots: R Drafted: 2017 Round 1, 6th Overall Last Season: Portland Winterhawks – 64 GP, 37 Goals, 65 Assists, 102 Points, +/- = +42 Summary: Oh look everyone, …
KnightsWatch Podcast Ep. 1
Episode 1 of the Golden Knights Watch Podcast is finally here! Jack Manning and AJ Alexander discuss this off-season’s big additions and subtractions, why Nikita Gusev could make his Knights debut this season, Vegas’ top prospects, and why Jack wants to lock George McPhee in a closet at the trade deadline. Send in your …
Golden Knights Top Prospect Rankings: #2 Nick Suzuki
Name: Nicholas Suzuki aka “Nick Suzuki” Position: C Age: 18 Place of Birth: London, Ontario, Canada Height: 5’11’’/ 180cm Weight: 183lbs/ 83kg Shoots: R Drafted: 2017 Round 1, 13th Overall Last Season: Owen Sound Attack – 64 GP, 42 Goals, 58 Assists, 100 Points +/- = +30 Summary: One of the most successful junior players …
Golden Knights Top Prospect Rankings: #3 Erik Brannstrom
Name: Erik Brännström Position: LHD Age: 18 Place of Birth: Eksjö, Sweden Height: 5’11’’ Weight: 181lbs Shoots: L Drafted: 2017 1st round, 15th Overall Last Season: HV71 – 44 Games, 2 Goals, 13 Assists, 15 Points, +/- = -3 You: Man, Shea Theodore’s pass to William Karlsson for that goal was so awesome! I don’t …
Golden Knights Top Prospect Rankings: #4 Nic Hague
Nicolas Hague a.k.a. “Nic Hague” Date of Birth Dec 05, 1998 Age 19 Place of Birth Kitchener, ON, CAN Position D Height 6’6″ / 197 cm Weight 214 lbs / 97 kg Shoots L Cap Hit $925,000 (buried) Drafted 2017 round 2 #34 overall by Vegas Golden Knights There are many reasons why a player …
Golden Knights Top Prospect Rankings: #5 Lucas Elvenes
Name: Lucas Elvenes Current Team: Rögle BK / SHL – 18/19 Date of Birth Aug 18, 1999 Age 18 Place of Birth Ängelholm, SWE Position C/RW Height 6’1″ / 185 cm Weight 172 lbs / 78 kg Shoots Left Drafted 2017 round 5 #127 overall by Vegas Golden Knights I don’t know if Lucas …
Golden Knights Top Prospect Rankings: #6 Maxim Zhukov
Name: Maxim (or Maksim) Zhukov Position: G Age: 18 Place of birth: Kaliningrad, Russia Height: 6’3’’ Weight: 187lbs Catches: L Picked: 4th round, 2017, 96th overall 2017/18 Season: USHL Green Bay Gamblers – 53 Games, 2.45 Goals Allowed, .909 Save Percentage, 3 Shutouts – 27 Wins, 19 Losses, 1 Tie Goalie prospects have it rough. …