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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 12

Golden Knights recall former UDFA Braeden Bowman for potential NHL debut

The Vegas Golden Knights have recalled right-winger Braeden Bowman from the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights. This is the first call-up of Bowman’s professional career.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Golden Knights sign Reilly Smith, Brandon Saad, Cole Reinhardt to contracts

Sin City is keeping a couple of notable names around, while welcoming in a new one. On Tuesday, the Vegas Golden Knights announced that they have re-signed forwards Reilly Smith and Brandon Saad, while signing forward Cole Reinhardt as well.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Last Word On Sports / June 26

Report: Two-Time Stanley Cup Champions Returns to the Vegas Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights have kept two-time Stanley Cup champion Brandon Saad around for another year. Saad has agreed to a one year contract worth $2 million.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / June 26

Golden Knights close to re-signing another midseason pickup

Reilly Smith is not the only player returning to the Vegas Golden Knights for next season. According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Golden Knights are expected to re-sign forward Brandon Saad to a deal, keeping him in Vegas for the 2025-26 season.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

Report: Brandon Saad close to re-signing with Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights are close to retaining another winger, as it’s expected that they will re-sign Brandon Saad, according to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 23

Golden Knights, Penguins interested in top international prospect

Maxim Shabanov has been tabbed as one of the crown jewels of this summer’s international free agency period.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 17

Depth wingers will define Golden Knights' summer

The Vegas Golden Knights are back in familiar ground – bounced from a hardy playoff run that didn’t have the legs, and gearing up for a summer with minimal cap space.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / April 2

Poor second sinks Golden Knights in 3-2 loss to Oilers

All it took was a poor 20 minutes of play for the Vegas Golden Knights to lose 3-2 to the Edmonton Oilers at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday. Pavel Dorofeyev scored a goal with an assist, while Nicolas Roy also scored for the Golden Knights (45-21-8), who saw their six-game winning streak come to an end.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 27

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Vegas Hockey Now / February 23

Golden Knights Smother Rival; Saad Shines, Hill Stands Tall

In recent games, the Vegas Golden Knights (34-17-6) have won because of their defense, not their goaltending. Tonight, it was a mix of both. Brandon Saad scored just 18 seconds into the third period, and the Golden Knights held on to beat the Vancouver Canucks (26-19-11) for their first win in two weeks.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Vegas Hockey Now / February 23

Highlights & Analysis: Golden Knights Smother Canucks; Saad Shines, Hill Stands Tall

In recent games, the Vegas Golden Knights (34-17-6) have won because of their defense, not their goaltending. Saturday, it was finally a mix of both. Brandon Saad scored just 18 seconds into the third period, and the Golden Knights weathered a third-period barrage to beat the Vancouver Canucks (26-19-11), 3-1.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Vegas Hockey Now / February 5

Golden Knights Smothered; Saad Scores; Islanders Sweep Series

The Vegas Golden Knights (31-17-6) are stuck in a scoring drought– the worst of the season. They’ve scored just seven goals across their past four games, and tonight’s loss to the New York Islanders (25-21-7) marks the second four-game losing streak of the season.

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NHL News / Vegas Hockey Now / February 2

Saad Chasing Third Stanley Cup; Chooses Golden Knights

It’s been an eventful week for two-time Stanley Cup Champion Brandon Saad. On Wednesday, the St. Louis Blues announced that they were placing Saad on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 31

Golden Knights sign Brandon Saad to one-year contract

It’s been quite the week for Brandon Saad. On Tuesday, the veteran winger was placed on waivers to be sent to the American Hockey League. After clearing through, the St.

NHL News / Oilers Daily / January 31

Brandon Saad signs with Oilers rival after links to Edmonton

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 31

Golden Knights sign Brandon Saad for remainder of 2024-25 season

The Vegas Golden Knights announced Friday that the club has signed left winger Brandon Saad to a one-year contract that will cover the balance of the 2024-25 season.

NHL News / Oilersnation / January 30

Oilers don’t appear to be a likely landing spot for Brandon Saad

A safe presumption that the Edmonton Oilers would be one of the teams to watch in the Brandon Saad sweepstakes doesn’t appear to be the case. Daily Faceoff’s

NHL News / New Jersey Hockey Now / January 30

Devils Linked to Recently Terminated Free Agent Forward Brandon Saad

According to a report, the New Jersey Devils are one of four contending teams who have been linked to free agent forward, Brandon Saad. Saad and the St.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / January 30

Why Brandon Saad passed on over $5 million to become a UFA

Not a lot of people were surprised by the fact that Brandon Saad was placed on waivers on Tuesday. He’s had one of the worst seasons of his career, and with the St.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 30

Insider Believes Maple Leafs Have Moderate Interest in Brandon Saad

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been playing strong hockey this season and it seems as though they’re poised to make it back to the playoffs again. This time around, they would prefer to make a push for their first Stanley Cup since 1967 and make a deep run rather than being eliminated in the first round.