Rocky Thompson, who coached the Golden Knights’ AHL affiliate the past three seasons, is leaving the organization and expected to be hired as an assistant with the San Jose Sharks.
David Schoen
Reporter: Golden Knights, NHL
Email: dschoen@reviewjournal.com
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David Schoen covers the Vegas Golden Knights/NHL and the World Series of Poker for the Review-Journal. Prior to arriving at the R-J in 2008, the Southern California native was a reporter and editor at the Oakland (Calif.) Tribune and Wisconsin State Journal. A University of Wisconsin graduate, he enjoys golf, Arsenal Football Club, and Ed Hochuli's lengthy penalty explanations.
Jack Dugan, who led the NCAA in scoring this past season, signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Golden Knights, the team announced Thursday.
Goaltender Robin Lehner said he’s not thinking about his impending free agency as the Golden Knights prepare for the postseason.
Peyton Krebs, the Golden Knights first-round pick in 2019, practiced Tuesday at City National Arena after finishing his NHL-mandated quarantine.
The Golden Knights opened training camp Monday at City National Arena after four months on hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic.
With training camp set to begin Monday, Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon said he was pleased with the team’s commitment during the NHL pause.
Former first-round pick Peyton Krebs was a notable addition to the Golden Knights training camp roster that was released Saturday.
NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly indicated Las Vegas was not selected as a hub city in large part due to the surge of new coronavirus cases locally.
The NHL’s return-to-play plan and new collective bargaining agreement were approved Friday, paving the way for the Stanley Cup to be awarded.
Players and staff will follow a strict set of health protocols for daily life during the NHL’s 24-team postseason tournament, including instructions on how to use an elevator.
The NHL salary cap is expected to remain at $81.5 million, which could make it tougher for the Golden Knights to retain goaltender Robin Lehner.
According to a report Monday by The Associated Press, the league selected Edmonton, Alberta, and Toronto to serve as the hub cities for its 24-team postseason tournament.
The NHL and NHL Players’ Association reached a tentative agreement on a memorandum of understanding for a new collective bargaining agreement Monday.
NHL Network will feature three “Franchise Classic” games from the Golden Knights’ inaugural season beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Goaltender Robin Lehner’s new white legs pads show two knights in gold armor each holding a sword, and a shield is formed in the middle when the pads are pressed together.