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Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel drops truth bomb ahead of contract season

The Vegas Golden Knights head into another season with Stanley Cup aspirations. After a disappointing second-round exit last year, they have reloaded for a run at their second championship.

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Jack Eichel not worried an extension hasn't been worked out

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel is entering the final year of his eight-year, $80 million contract. Both sides are hoping an extension can get worked out.

Jack Eichel News / Athlon Sports / September 11

Jack Eichel Breaks Silence on Golden Knights Future

As the Vegas Golden Knights prepare for a new season filled with high expectations, the front office is also dealing with another matter. That would be the impending free agency of star Jack Eichel, who is entering the season on the final year of his current contract.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Jack Eichel News / NHL Trade Talk / September 11

Contract Jackpot? Eichel’s Plans in Vegas Take Unexpected Turn

Things with Jack Eichel may get interesting, particularly as the storylines surrounding Connor McDavud unfold in Edmonton and Kirill Kaprizov makes news in Minnesota.

Akira Schmid News / SinBin / September 10

Akira Schmid In Line For Backup Job… For Now

(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen) When the Golden Knights entered the playoffs last year, they unveiled a surprise to the roster.

Mitch Marner News / Athlon Sports / September 10

Golden Knighrs' Mitch Marner Reveals Strong Feelings About First-Ever Maple Leafs Matchup

Mitch Marner is preparing for what he called a “weird” return to Toronto, this time as a visitor with the Vegas Golden Knights after spending the first nine years of his career playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 10

NHL Rumors: Jack Eichel and Sidney Crosby

Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Vegas Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon said it’s a priority to get Jack Eichel signed to a contract extension. It doesn’t sound like anything’s imminent.

Jack Eichel News / Athlon Sports / September 9

NHL Analyst Breaks Down Jack Eichel's Potential Future Golden Knights' Contract

The Vegas Golden Knights have made Jack Eichel’s extension their top priority after pulling off a blockbuster sign-and-trade for former Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner earlier this summer.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / September 9

Comment From GM May Give A Hint To Which Way VGK Are Leaning For Their 6th Defenseman

(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen) When the Golden Knights completed the trade that sent Nic Hague to the Nashville Predators in exchange for Colton Sissons and Jeremy Lauzon, it was assumed both of the new guys would step right into the starting lineup.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Breakaway on SI / September 9

Golden Knights Goalie Gunning for Canada’s Starting Role

Adin Hill is entering the first year of a six-year contract extension with the Vegas Golden Knights. The 29-year-old puck-stopper started a career best 50 games last year for the Knights and emerged as an integral piece of the Vegas organization.

Jack Eichel News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 8

Golden Knights rumors: Extending Jack Eichel ‘top priority’ for Vegas

It has already been a busy summer for the Vegas Golden Knights. Most notably, the Golden Knights completed a sign-and-trade for Mitch Marner. They have now turned their focus to re-signing Jack Eichel.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / September 8

Unbalanced Power Play Worked Wonders, But It’s Going To Cost Someone In 25-26

(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen) For the first time in franchise history last season, the Golden Knights’ power play was a legitimate weapon.

Jack Eichel News / Last Word On Sports / September 8

NHL Rumours: Update Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights Talks

We’ve got some more NHL rumours to talk about for the first weekend of September. NHL training camps will be starting soon and that means deals for some star players will get the media’s attention.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 7

Bold Vegas Golden Knights predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season

The Vegas Golden Knights are the most successful expansion team in the history of the National Hockey League. As they begin their 10th season of competition, the Golden Knights are clearly among the elite teams in the sport.

Jack Eichel News / The Hockey Writers / September 7

Jack Eichel’s Future Looms Large for the Golden Knights

When Jack Eichel went second overall to the Buffalo Sabres, fans saw him as the long-awaited star, the franchise centerpiece who could carry them out of the bottom of the standings.

Mitch Marner News / The Hockey Writers / September 6

Ex-Maple Leafs Forward Marner Not Wrong to Mention Received Threats

Though he was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights shortly before free agency began, Mitch Marner continues to be the main talking point amongst Toronto Maple Leafs media and fans.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Breakaway on SI / September 6

Golden Knights Superstars Ready for Challenge

The Vegas Golden Knights made a huge move this offseason, acquiring superstar winger Mitch Marner. The always bold Golden Knights brought in another elite player in their perennial pursuit of the Stanley Cup.

NHL News / Dice City Sports / September 5

UFC, WWE Lock In Long-Term Future at T-Mobile Arena

Las Vegas remains the fight capital as T-Mobile secures deal through 2030. The UFC isn’t leaving its Las Vegas stronghold anytime soon. TKO Holdings Inc.

Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL Trade Talk / September 5

Insider Makes Wild Comparable for Leafs and Marner: ‘Take the L and Move On’

The ongoing fallout from the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner saga has become so messy that Elliotte Friedman is now comparing it to a nasty divorce and a family breakup.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 5

Maple Leafs 2025-26 Player Previews: William Nylander

The 2025-26 season is inching closer, and for the Toronto Maple Leafs, that means they will be going for another crack at ending their long championship drought, not having won a Stanley Cup since 1967.

Mason Primeau News / Inside The Rink / September 3

ECHL: Maine Mariners Sign Mason Primeau

The Maine Mariners have announced that they’ve signed forward Mason Primeau for the 2025-26 season. Primeau, 24, joins Maine after putting up 13 goals and nine assists for 22 points in 37 games with the Reading Royals.

Reilly Smith News / Daily Faceoff / September 3

‘He just took out a tooth!’: Comedian Will Burkart has funny interaction with Golden Knights’ Reilly Smith

Reilly Smith may have a second career once he retires from hockey. The Vegas Golden Knights’ forward was in the crowd for a comedy show in Las Vegas last week as Will Burkart took the stage.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Wrestling on SI / September 3

TKO Announces Extended WWE, UFC, Las Vegas Partnership Ahead Of WrestleMania 42

TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of WWE, and T-Mobile Arena announced Wednesday morning a multi-year extension of their partnership, reinforcing the venue’s status as the official home for UFC and WWE in Las Vegas.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 2

Leafs GM speaks out in wake of Mitch Marner's safety concerns

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving speaks out in wake of Mitch Marner's safety concerns

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving has weighed in on the recent conversation surrounding his team’s former star winger Mitch Marner.

Maple Leafs sign young goaltender to three-year deal

Changes to NHL's LTIR to take effect in 2025-26, other CBA changes moved up

Projecting potential bounce-back players for 2025-26 NHL season

Cruise Ship? Banff? Seven fun locations for future NHL Drafts

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

Vegas Golden Knights News / Breakaway on SI / August 30

Expectations for Golden Knights Superstar Duo

The Stanley Cup contention window remains wide open for the Vegas Golden Knights. The 2023 Stanley Cup winners enter the 2025-2026 campaign as one of the top contenders to knock off the two-time defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers.

Victor Olofsson News / Dice City Sports / August 20

Former Golden Knight finally finds new NHL home

It took a lot longer than anticipated, but Victor Olofsson now knows where he will be playing during the 2025-26 season. On Tuesday night, it was confirmed that the former Vegas Golden Knights forward had signed a one-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche.