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Golden Knights Sign Juho Piiparinen To Entry-Level Contract

Golden Knights Sign Juho Piiparinen To Entry-Level Contract

The Vegas Golden Knights have signed their seventh first-round pick in team history. According to a team announcement, the Golden Knights have signed defenseman Juho Piiparinen to a three-year, entry-level contract.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 15
Golden Knights sign Juho Piiparinen to entry-level contract

Golden Knights sign Juho Piiparinen to entry-level contract

A promising young blueliner has inked his first NHL contract. On Wednesday, Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon announced that the team has signed defenseman Juho Piiparinen to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / July 15
Adam Silver Says Several Groups are Competing for the NBA Las Vegas Expansion Team

Adam Silver Says Several Groups are Competing for the NBA Las Vegas Expansion Team

The NBA Commissioner stated that several additional parties are interested in owning an NBA expansion team in Las Vegas. However, they have not publicly disclosed their intentions.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 8
Craig Berube reveals what Maple Leafs lost when Mitch Marner left

Craig Berube reveals what Maple Leafs lost when Mitch Marner left

Some have attributed the Leafs' struggles to the loss of Mitch Marner, who was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Dylan Larkin News / Daily Faceoff / July 7
Report: Red Wings' Dylan Larkin has still not expanded trade list beyond three teams

Report: Red Wings' Dylan Larkin has still not expanded trade list beyond three teams

Larkin has a full no-trade clause on his current contract, which persists through the 2027-28 season.

Golden Knights poised for 'earthquake' summer with Dylan Larkin in sights
'Alfie is forever an Ottawa Senator': Michael Andlauer on Alfredsson's departure to Leafs
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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 7
Craig Berube reveals that Mitch Marner was the Maple Leafs’ emotional leader

Craig Berube reveals that Mitch Marner was the Maple Leafs’ emotional leader

Toronto Maple Leafs fans aren’t too fond of Mitch Marner anymore, and understandably so given how the hometown kid’s tenure with the team he grew up loving came to an end.

Dylan Larkin News / Yardbarker / July 6
Golden Knights poised for 'earthquake' summer

Golden Knights poised for 'earthquake' summer with Dylan Larkin in sights

The Vegas Golden Knights can be satisfied with reaching the Stanley Cup Final last season, where they ultimately fell to the Carolina Hurricanes. However, contrary to what many might expect, it appears the Sin City franchise is not treating this summer as a vacation, with trade activity still expected.

Egor Chinakhov earns new deal with Penguins due to breakout play
Maple Leafs reportedly sign Ryan Tverberg to one-year deal
Insider reveals Maple Leafs are still in pursuit of blockbuster deal
Sharks GM Mike Grier takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner
Lukas Cormier News / Daily Faceoff / July 6
Golden Knights sign Lukas Cormier to one-year contract

Golden Knights sign Lukas Cormier to one-year contract

The Vegas Golden Knights have come to terms with a homegrown player to keep him in their organization. On Monday, the Golden Knights signed defenseman Lukas Cormier to a one-year contract.

Lukas Cormier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 6
Golden Knights Sign Lukas Cormier

Golden Knights Sign Lukas Cormier

The Vegas Golden Knights are retaining some of their defensive depth from the last few years. The Golden Knights announced they’ve re-signed defenseman Lukas Cormier to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 5
Sharks GM takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

Sharks GM Mike Grier takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

Everyone knows that standing out for a major Canadian NHL franchise comes with added weight and pressure. Not every player can handle it, and that is exactly what San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier referred to in recent comments, taking a shot at the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka open to more 'difference-maker' trades
NHL insider believes Maple Leafs will trade Morgan Rielly
Predators' new acquisition Mavrik Bourque gets six-year deal
Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is one of NHL's boldest moves in years
NHL teams are finally realizing offer sheets are a viable strategy
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Vegas Golden Knights News / The Hockey Writers / July 2
Recapping the Golden Knights’ Moves on Day 1 of Free Agency

Recapping the Golden Knights’ Moves on Day 1 of Free Agency

The first day of NHL free agency was productive for the Vegas Golden Knights, even if it wasn’t flashy. While General Manager Kelly McCrimmon spent most of the day reinforcing Vegas’ depth with a wave of affordable contracts, he also secured one of the newest cornerstone players by signing defenseman Rasmus Andersson to a long-term extension.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / July 2
Sports Billionaire Aiming to Acquire the Las Vegas NBA Franchise Has Finalized a $60 Million Deal

Sports Billionaire Aiming to Acquire the Las Vegas NBA Franchise Has Finalized a $60 Million Deal

Consistent profits are virtually assured each season due to the NBA’s salary caps, collective bargaining, and revenue sharing. Additionally, team values continue to rise.

Alex Pietrangelo News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2
Golden Knights Place Alex Pietrangelo On LTIR For 2026-27

Golden Knights Place Alex Pietrangelo On LTIR For 2026-27

The end of the 2025-26 season cleared the Vegas Golden Knights’ long-term injured reserve. That forced former alternate captain Alex Pietrangelo back onto the main roster list, a move that Vegas reversed on July 1st.

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1
Golden Knights Sign Rasmus Andersson to 7-Year Extension

Golden Knights Sign Rasmus Andersson to 7-Year Extension

The Vegas Golden Knights have signed defenseman Rasmus Andersson to a seven-year contract extension. According to Elliotte Friedman, the deal is worth $8.5 million per season.

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Jeremy Lauzon News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30
Golden Knights sign veteran defenseman Jeremy Lauzon to six-year extension

Golden Knights sign veteran defenseman Jeremy Lauzon to six-year extension

The Vegas Golden Knights have signed defenseman Jeremy Lauzon to a six-year extension.

Golden Knights, Penguins swap Kaeden Korczak, Parker Wotherspoon
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Vegas Golden Knights News / Action Network / June 30
Las Vegas Tourism Decline: New Data Shows Signs of Recovery in 2026

Las Vegas Tourism Decline: New Data Shows Signs of Recovery in 2026

Las Vegas tourism has been under pressure over the past year, but new data from May 2026 suggests the city may be starting to recover. After a very noticeable drop in visitors throughout 2025, the latest numbers show modest growth, stronger spending, and a rebound driven by events and conventions.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / June 27
Golden Knights trade Dorofeyev as draft reset begins

Golden Knights trade Dorofeyev as draft reset begins

The Vegas Golden Knights did not ease into the offseason. Less than two weeks after their Stanley Cup Final loss to Carolina, the Golden Knights traded one of their best young scorers and turned the first round of the NHL Draft into a reset of their draft board.

Pavel Dorofeyev News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26
Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev in surprise trade

Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev in surprise trade

The New York Rangers have made a notable addition to their forward group, acquiring Pavel Dorofeyev in a trade.

Jason Robertson reportedly rejected $120M offer from Kraken, nixing blockbuster trade
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Vegas Golden Knights News / Yardbarker / June 18
Golden Knights name replacement for John Tortorella

Golden Knights name Ryan Craig as replacement for John Tortorella after Stanley Cup Final loss; is he the right man for the job?

Former Golden Knights HC Gerard Gallant hired Craig as an assistant shortly before the team's inaugural 2017-18 season. He remained in that role under three different HCs for six seasons.

Grading NHL's recent head-coaching moves: Maple Leafs go off the board
Golden Knights: We granted Bruce Cassidy permission to speak to one team
Jack Eichel had an all-time quote addressing Golden Knights haters
Matthew Knies trade talk resurfaces amid Maple Leafs' deal with Flyers
Sabres pull off trade to move up in 2026 NHL Draft after magical season
Vegas Golden Knights News / Larry Brown Sports / June 17
Jack Eichel had an all-time quote addressing Golden Knights haters

Jack Eichel had an all-time quote addressing Golden Knights haters

Schadenfreude is widespread in the hockey world after the Vegas Golden Knights lost the 2026 Stanley Cup Final to the Carolina Hurricanes. As one of the most hated teams in the NHL, the Golden Knights’ downfall has given their detractors a reason to celebrate.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 15
Hurricanes should be set up for long-term run of dominance in NHL

Hurricanes should be set up for long-term run of dominance in NHL

Even though it has consistently ended in near-misses and playoff frustration, the Carolina Hurricanes have objectively been one of the NHL's most successful franchises since the start of the 2018-19 season.

Golden Knights got the full John Tortorella experience
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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 15
Golden Knights got the full John Tortorella experience

Golden Knights got the full John Tortorella experience

With eight games remaining in the 2025-26 regular season, the Vegas Golden Knights decided they needed a new voice behind their bench.

Oilers first overall pick Taylor Hall wins Stanley Cup with Hurricanes
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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 15
Winners, losers from Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final

Winners, losers from Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes clinch title with dominant performance

After so many deep playoff runs that just fell short, and after so many postseason disappointments, the Carolina Hurricanes are once again Stanley Cup champions.

Hurricanes storm past Golden Knights in Game 6
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Red Wings sign Theo Rochette to entry-level contract
Most teams should take a swing at Jason Robertson
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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 12
Tortorella leaving clothes in Carolina, dismisses goalie question

John Tortorella says he's leaving his clothes in Carolina, dismisses 'stupidest' goalie question

Head coach John Tortorella is planning on bringing the series back to Raleigh for a winner-take-all Game 7 next Wednesday. 

Winners, losers from Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes stars end slumps just in time
Canes' Jordan Staal makes Stanley Cup Final history by extending goal streak
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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 12
Winners, losers from Game 5: Hurricanes stars arrive just in time

Winners, losers from Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes stars end slumps just in time

The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from winning their first Stanley Cup in 20 years.

Canes' Jordan Staal makes Stanley Cup Final history by extending goal streak
Golden Knights star center leaves arena with injury in Game 5
John Tortorella leaving his clothes in Carolina, dismisses 'stupidest' question
Lightning's Nikita Kucherov wins NHL MVP in closest vote in over two decades
Oilers star requests trade
Oilers need to end their Mike Babcock pursuit before they do even more damage
Jordan Staal News / Yardbarker / June 11
Canes' Jordan Staal makes Stanley Cup Final history by extending goal streak

Canes' Jordan Staal makes Stanley Cup Final history by extending goal streak

It took Jordan Staal 17 years to get back to the Stanley Cup Final, and he's been making the most of an opportunity to win his second ring. 

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