Latest Injury Updates & Why Vegas Has Top Five Defensive Unit
Also, who got snubbed out of the All-Star Game & more
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Golden Knights Injury Updates: Hill, Karlsson, Carrier, Theodore
January 10, 2024 by Ben Fisher
Tonight’s visit to Colorado represents the halfway mark of the 2023-24 NHL season for the Vegas Golden Knights. And just as they are smack dab in the middle of their Stanley Cup title defense campaign, the club is also right in the midst of a torrent of injuries.
This is nothing new for the Golden Knights, who seem to get hit by the injury bug every season and have already had to endure lengthy absences from the likes of Adin Hill, Shea Theodore and Alec Martinez. Head coach Bruce Cassidy took some time during a media session on Sunday to address the status of his sidelined charges, which makes for a perfect opportunity to check in on where things stand with Vegas’ mash unit and when we can expect to see them back on the ice.
NHL’s Top 5 Defenses – Midseason Update
January 10, 2024 by Eugene Helfrick
En route to claiming the 2023 Stanley Cup, the Golden Knights showcased one of the most dominant defensive cores we’ve seen in recent memory. From top to bottom, this unit featured few holes, and their strong play is a big reason why they claimed the Cup despite rotating through three unproven goaltenders.
Led by Alex Pietrangelo, the Golden Knights’ defense has so much talent in their top four alone that it stands amongst the best in the league. Shea Theodore is a rising star who could be their best player in the coming years, Alex Martinez hasn’t lost a step despite his age, Brayden McNabb is a franchise face that any team would want on their roster, and Zach Whitecloud has found a perfect spot with Vegas.
2024 NHL All-Star Game Snubs
January 5, 2024 by The Old Prof
As the NHL revealed its initial All-Star selections, several prominent names found themselves on the outside. Were they “snubbed;” or are there just so many good players in the NHL that making the right choice is tough? The decisions had to be challenging for the league.
Still, there were some notable omissions from the All-Star teams. Should these players have been left out of NHL All-Star Game? Here’s a list of the players, who I believe are notable by their exclusion.