Vegas Golden Knights: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Akira Schmid News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Panthers acquire Schmid from Golden Knights for draft pick

The Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights completed a trade late Monday night, with the Panthers acquiring goaltender Akira Schmid in exchange for a 2028 third-round pick.

Adin Hill News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 29

Golden Knights sign potential Adin Hill replacement to 3-year contract extension

The Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday signed goaltender Carl Lindbom to a three-year contract extension through the 2028-29 season. The deal carries an average annual value of $900,000, with the first season structured as a two-way contract before converting to a one-way deal for the final two years.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / June 29

The Battle For Vegas Event Raised $250,000 for Local Charities

The seventh annual Battle For Vegas united prominent Las Vegas athletes. The event generated $250,000 for local charities and offered attendees an engaging evening at Las Vegas Ballpark.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / June 29

Golden Knights’ Own Free Agents: Outlook And Predictions

(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen) The free agency dinner bell is set to ring in two days, and the Golden Knights have plenty of business to take care of.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

What Mitch Marner Should Tell Gavin McKenna About Playing in Toronto

If Mitch Marner were to sit down with Gavin McKenna before his first real taste of Toronto Maple Leafs hockey, it probably wouldn’t look like a formal “veteran mentoring rookie” moment.

Carl Lindbom News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Golden Knights Sign Carl Lindbom to 3-Year Extension

The Vegas Golden Knights have secured another piece of their future in net, signing goaltender Carl Lindbom to a three-year contract extension with an average annual value of $900,000 through the 2028-29 season.

Vegas Golden Knights News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Golden Knights’ Forward Group Matured Last Season

For much of their existence, the Vegas Golden Knights have built their success through aggressive trades and blockbuster acquisitions. From Mark Stone to Jack Eichel and Tomas Hertl, general manager Kelly McCrimmon has never been afraid to take a big swing if it means improving the roster.

Carl Lindbom News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Golden Knights sign Carl Lindbom to three-year extension

A prospective netminder has inked a new deal. At twilight on Sunday night, Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon announced that the team has signed goaltender Carl Lindbom to a three-year contract extension.

Carl Lindbom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29

Golden Knights extend Carl Lindbom

According to a team announcement, the Vegas Golden Knights have signed goaltender Carl Lindbom to a three-year, $2.7MM ($900K AAV) contract through the 2028-29 season.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28

Offseason Checklist: Vegas Golden Knights

The offseason is now in full effect following Carolina’s Stanley Cup title. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what teams will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Vegas.

Pavel Dorofeyev News / NHL Trade Talk / June 28

Golden Knights Explain Dorofeyev Trade, Now How Do They Replace Him?

The Golden Knights acquired the 26th-overall & 92nd-overall picks in the 2026 NHL Draft as well as a 2028 first-round selection from the New York Rangers in exchange for forward Pavel Dorofeyev on Friday.

Vegas Golden Knights News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Grading the Golden Knights’ 2026 Draft Class

The Vegas Golden Knights entered the 2026 NHL Entry Draft without a first-round pick; however, they quickly changed that. General manager Kelly McCrimmon made a trade that saw Pavel Dorofeyev head to the New York Rangers in exchange for the 26th-overall and 92nd-overall picks in the 2026 Draft and a 2028 conditional first-round pick.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / June 27

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Golden Knights Draft Juho Piiparinen 29th Overall

With the 29th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Vegas Golden Knights have selected Juho Piiparinen from Tappara of Liiga. Juho Piiparinen had a busy draft-year season.

Pavel Dorofeyev News / Field Level Media / June 26

Rangers land F Pavel Dorofeyev from Golden Knights

The New York Rangers are acquiring forward Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights for multiple draft picks, including their first-rounder in the 2026 NHL Draft that began Friday.

Pavel Dorofeyev News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Rangers Acquire Pavel Dorofeyev From the Golden Knights

Forward Pavel Dorofeyev has been traded from the Vegas Golden Knights to the New York Rangers. The trade was announced during Round 1 of the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday evening.

Pavel Dorofeyev News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev from Golden Knights, sign him to seven-year extension

The New York Rangers acquired forward Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, then signed him to a seven-year contract extension that will pay him $11 million per season.

Vegas Golden Knights News / EasySportz / June 26

The Vegas Golden Knights Give No F’s and It’s Awesome

There are NHL franchises that ask for permission. Then there are the Vegas Golden Knights. No team in professional hockey has embraced the role of the league’s supervillain quite like Vegas, and frankly, it’s made the NHL far more entertaining.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

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.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24

Free Agent Focus: Vegas Golden Knights

Free agency is now a week away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / June 18

Golden Knights announce new head coach just days after Stanley Cup loss

The Vegas Golden Knights lost the Stanley Cup Finals to the Carolina Hurricanes in six games, and they moved on from head coach John Tortorella shortly after.

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.

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

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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

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

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.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 15

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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