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Reilly Smith’s Free Agency: Vegas Remains Top Landing Spot

Reilly Smith’s Free Agency: Vegas Remains Top Landing Spot

Reilly Smith remains unsigned as NHL training camps approach, one of the last notable names on a thin 2026 free agent board. The 35-year-old winger, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, has yet to find a fit for the 2026-27 season despite a résumé built on 15 years of NHL experience.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / August 17

Two VGK Prospects Projected For Key Roles At Next World Juniors

(Photo Credit: @NHL on X/Twitter) The Golden Knights are not well known for having a deep prospect pool. Over the last three seasons, Vegas have received a total of 28 goals and 84 points from rookies, or an average of about nine goals and 28 points per season.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / August 15
2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Vegas Golden Knights’ Top 10

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Vegas Golden Knights’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 13
Rangers just made another failed season far more expensive

Rangers just made another failed season far more expensive

The New York Rangers did not spend the offseason behaving like a team willing to wait. Chris Drury changed the roster, surrendered valuable draft capital and placed another bet on a quick return to contention.

NHL unveils full preseason schedule
Canadiens weighing sign-and-trade options for two star players
Five best bargain options available in NHL free agency
Ranking the Western Conference's biggest losers this summer
Ranking the Eastern Conference's biggest losers this summer
San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker Quizzes
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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 10
5 Former Golden Knights Still Making Their Mark Around the NHL

5 Former Golden Knights Still Making Their Mark Around the NHL

The Vegas Golden Knights have accomplished more in their first decade than many franchises manage to achieve in their entire existence. From reaching the

NHL News / Yardbarker
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Noah Carroll News / Inside The Rink / August 5

ECHL: Savannah Ghost Pirates Bring Back Matt Koopman and Noah Carroll

The Savannah Ghost Pirates continued retaining key pieces of last season’s roster on Wednesday, announcing the re-signings of forward Matt Koopman and defenseman Noah Carroll for the 2026-27 season.

Trevor Connelly News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 5
Trevor Connelly Could Be Golden Knights’ Next Breakout Forward

Trevor Connelly Could Be Golden Knights’ Next Breakout Forward

A salary cap crunch has once again forced the Vegas Golden Knights to part ways with an important lineup piece. This time it was winger Pavel Dorofeyev, who was traded to the New York Rangers while Vegas used its limited cap space to extend defenseman Rasmus Andersson.

Juho Piiparinen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 3
Golden Knights Sign Juho Piiparinen To Entry-Level Contract

Golden Knights Sign Juho Piiparinen To Entry-Level Contract

Aug. 3rd: As expected, the Golden Knights announced that Piiparinen will play with the Finnish Liiga’s Tappara for the 2026-27 season on loan. July 15th: The Vegas Golden Knights have signed their seventh first-round pick in team history.

Mitch Marner News / NHL Trade Talk / August 1
The Truth About Marner, Playoff Pressure, and Expectations

The Truth About Marner, Playoff Pressure, and Expectations

For years, Toronto Maple Leafs fans tried to answer whether Mitch Marner could handle playoff pressure. Maybe the better question was whether we understood how much pressure was affecting him.

Jack Eichel News / The Hockey Writers / August 1
Jack Eichel Has Become the Greatest Player in Golden Knights History

Jack Eichel Has Become the Greatest Player in Golden Knights History

When the Vegas Golden Knights acquired Jack Eichel from the Buffalo Sabres in November 2021, the move came with enormous expectations. Vegas didn’t trade for a good player — they traded for a franchise centerpiece capable of leading them to a Stanley Cup.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Professor Press Box / July 31
The Advice Mitch Marner Might Give Gavin McKenna After Living It

The Advice Mitch Marner Might Give Gavin McKenna After Living It

Imagine Mitch Marner and Gavin McKenna sitting down for a quiet coffee somewhere in Toronto. Not the Mitch Marner who was trying to survive every headline, every playoff question, and every conversation about whether he was doing enough.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The defining figure for every NHL franchise

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 31
Oilers would have gotten their guy 'if they’d just waited a week'

Oilers would have gotten their guy 'if they’d just waited a week'

The Edmonton Oilers hired Mike Babcock as their newest head coach, but before deciding to interview him and then get the NHL’s approval to bring him back, they were all over Bruce Cassidy of the Vegas Golden Knights.

Maple Leafs host clears up ridiculous Gavin McKenna rumor
Canadiens need to consider trading Arber Xhekaj
Swedish team backs out of contract after signing Cal Foote
What is Matthew Schaefer going to make? His contract will shock people
The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz
John Tortorella News / NHLFanCentral / July 26
Tortorella explains how lack of practice impacted Vegas’ goaltending choice

Tortorella explains how lack of practice impacted Vegas’ goaltending choice

After Carter Hart’s poor performance in the finals, John Tortorella talked about the goaltending decisions he took during Vegas’ Stanley Cup run this week.

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The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz
 The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz
The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
 The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz
 The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
 The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 17
Three NHL franchises facing the most pressure to win the Stanley Cup in 2027

Three NHL franchises facing the most pressure to win the Stanley Cup in 2027

Every NHL contender starts training camp talking about one goal: Win the Stanley Cup.

Flyers sign defenseman Jamie Drysdale to four-year contract
Blues lock up Connor McMichael with a six-year deal
Anthony Mantha leaves Penguins to sign with division rival
Can Capitals chase another Stanley Cup while Alex Ovechkin chases history?
Steve Yzerman stepping down marks needed leadership change for Red Wings
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.

Daniel Alfredsson calls joining Leafs ‘an exciting day’
Golden Knights poised for 'earthquake' summer with Dylan Larkin in sights
The 'NHL active 100-point seasons' quiz
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
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
Three captivating NHL unrestricted free agents available on the market
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
The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz
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 / 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.

Jack Eichel News / Daily Faceoff / June 16
Jack Eichel on haters: 'Vegas ain't on people's no-trade lists'

Golden Knights' Jack Eichel on team's haters: 'Vegas ain't on people's no-trade lists'

It’s no secret that the Vegas Golden Knights aren’t exactly the most well-liked team in the NHL. 

Golden Knights will not retain John Tortorella
The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz
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
Winners, losers from Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes clinch title with dominant performance
The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz
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
Winners, losers from Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final
The 'NHL Jack Adams Award winners' quiz

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