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What Golden Knights must do next after Rasmus Andersson trade

The Vegas Golden Knights have made another massive trade, this one for Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson. They gave up at least one first-round pick in this trade, and would give up a second if they win the Stanley Cup.

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Golden Knights’ Brett Howden placed on injured reserve

The Vegas Golden Knights have placed forward Brett Howden on injured reserve Tuesday. In a corresponding move, they have recalled forward Jonas Rondbjerg from the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights.

NHL News / SinBin / January 20

Creating Some Space in Pacific Division Standings

(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen) Last night, the Golden Knights’ seven-game win streak was broken by the Philadelphia Flyers.

Jaycob Megna News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19

Golden Knights Recall Jaycob Megna

The Golden Knights have added some extra defensive depth in advance of their game tonight against Philadelphia. The team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve recalled Jaycob Megna from AHL Henderson. To make room on the roster, newly acquired defenseman Rasmus Andersson has been moved to non-roster status.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Golden Knights willing to take the risk on Rasmus Andersson without an extension

The Vegas Golden Knights made their big swing over the weekend when they completed a long-rumored move to land veteran defenseman Rasmus Andersson from the Calgary Flames.

NHL News / Total Apex Sports / January 19

Vegas Golden Knights Acquire Rasmus Andersson in Blockbuster Deal

The NHL trade deadline buzz started early this year with a massive move that has the hockey world talking. On January 18, 2026, the Vegas Golden Knights made a clear declaration of their intentions for the postseason by acquiring veteran defenseman Rasmus Andersson from the Calgary Flames.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

Trade Grades: Vegas Does It Again, Lands Rasmus Andersson

After weeks of intense rumors and speculation, Rasmus Andersson has finally found a new home—and it’s where we probably all should have expected him to end up: Las Vegas.

Mark Stone News / Field Level Media / January 18

Mark Stone seeks to tie scoring mark as Golden Knights welcome Flyers

In the midst of a season-long six-game losing streak, the Philadelphia Flyers head to Las Vegas to start a challenging three-game western road trip with a Monday night game against the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 18

Flames trade Rasmus Andersson to Golden Knights

The Calgary Flames have traded defenseman Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for defenseman Zach Whitecloud, defense prospect Abram Wiebe, a 2027 first-round pick, and a conditional 2027 second-round pick.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / January 18

Golden Knights vs Predators: Vegas erupts for five-goal third in 7-2 win

The scoreboard didn’t reflect it early, but the game told the truth by the end. The Vegas Golden Knights absorbed an early Nashville punch, tilted the ice with pressure and pace, and then blew the doors off T-Mobile Arena with a five-goal third period to bury the Predators 7-2 on Saturday night.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Field Level Media / January 18

Mark Stone extends streak as Vegas throttles Nashville

Mark Stone extended his point streak to a career-best 11 games with his 10th goal in those 11 games and the Vegas Golden Knights scored five goals in the third period to rout the Nashville Predators, 7-2, on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

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Dylan Coghlan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17

Golden Knights Recall Dylan Coghlan

Dylan Coghlan is no stranger to finding himself in transactions this season as he has been frequently shuffled between Vegas and AHL Henderson. That move is once again being made as the Golden Knights announced (Twitter link) that the defenseman has been brought up from the Silver Knights.

Mitch Marner News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

How Did Mitch Marner Handle Being Booed by Hometown Golden Knights Fans?

There are moments in sports that go beyond goals and assists. When the Toronto Maple Leafs played in Las Vegas on Thursday night, one such moment happened.

Mark Stone News / SinBin / January 17

Film Breakdown: Mark Stone Shoots It Out

Sometimes, the smallest and seemingly most insignificant moments in a game can change the outcome. In this film breakdown, we illustrate how a heads-up play by Mark Stone gave the Golden Knights a much better chance to come back against Toronto.

Mitch Marner News / NHL Trade Talk / January 17

Mitch Marner Had His Mind Made Up on Vegas Even Earlier Than Thought

Mitch Marner has been at the forefront of discussion in the hockey world over the last week, and that will remain the case for at least another week in the lead-up to his return to Toronto for the first time since leaving for Vegas.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / January 16

VGK’s 5-Forward Unit Continues To Do Damage In Crucial Moments

(Photo Credit: @NHLPR on X/Twitter) The Golden Knights found themselves in a familiar place last night, chasing a lead late in the game. After a called-back tying goal, it was starting to look like it just wasn’t going to be the night.

Carl Lindbom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

Golden Knights Reassign Carl Lindbom

According to the team over at SinBin.vegas, the Vegas Golden Knights have reassigned netminder Carl Lindbom to the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights. The transaction reduces the Golden Knights’ active roster to 22 players.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / January 16

Eichel, Hertl lift Golden Knights past Maple Leafs 6-5 after late chaos at T-Mobile Arena

The Vegas Golden Knights refused to let a wild night slip away Thursday, rallying twice in the final minutes before Jack Eichel finished a 6-5 comeback win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime at T-Mobile Arena.

Mark Stone News / Dice City Sports / January 15

Stone scores 25 seconds into OT, Golden Knights beat Kings 3-2

Mark Stone overtime winner came 25 seconds into overtime, lifting the Vegas Golden Knights to a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena.

Mitch Marner News / Field Level Media / January 15

Knights' Mitch Marner takes aim at Leafs in emotional matchup

The spotlight will be on Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner Thursday night when he takes the ice for the first time against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Las Vegas.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

9 Numbers That Define the Golden Knights at Midseason

At the midway point of the season, the Vegas Golden Knights are in a familiar spot: competitive, structurally sound, and quietly strong despite a seemingly mediocre record by their standards (21-11-12 as of games played on Jan.

Vegas Golden Knights News / The Hockey Writers / January 12

Sizing Up the Golden Knights’ Trade Deadline Options

It’s no shock to say that the general manager, Kelly McCrimmon and the Vegas Golden Knights could make a splash. This is a team that has made a living off making trades at the trade deadline or at the last minute (e.g., the Tomáš Hertl trade in 2024).