Golden Knights Struggling to Address Voids in Forward Corps
Also, Golden Knights Took Major Risk With 1st-Round Pick Trevor Connelly & more
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Golden Knights Struggling to Address Voids in Forward Corps
July 11, 2024 by Ben Fisher
With six unrestricted free agents set to hit the market — including five forwards — and a need to adjust their goaltending situation, the Vegas Golden Knights were always going to struggle to cover all areas of need this offseason amidst a tight cap situation. After adding $1 million in cap commitments by replacing Logan Thompson with Ilya Samsonov as backup goalie, it became even more of a challenge.
Golden Knights Took Major Risk With 1st-Round Pick Trevor Connelly
July 9, 2024 by Ben Fisher
The Vegas Golden Knights’ 2024 Draft class was never going to be plentiful. After trading away their second-, third-, fourth-, fifth- and seventh-round picks, the club needed to acquire a third-rounder in the Logan Thompson deal just to muster four draft picks. To ensure they added young skill to the pipeline with limited resources and without a first-round pick in the next two drafts, the front office had to take some ambitious risks.
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Top 5 Vegas Golden Knights Selections in the Expansion Draft
February 14, 2021 by Benjamin Zelniker
The Vegas Golden Knights started off their NHL legacy with a bang, reaching the Stanley Cup Final in their very first season as a franchise. Through smart selections in the expansion draft and flipping some of those assets, the team has seen unprecedented success throughout the years.