Spott, 51, and Knights coach Peter DeBoer have coached together at multiple stops, most recently with the San Jose Sharks
David Schoen
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.
The Golden Knights have expressed interest in purchasing a franchise in the American Hockey League and moving it to Las Vegas, the league’s president and CEO revealed Monday.
Golden Knights forward Max Pacioretty had a goal and two assists in two games to help the Pacific Division win the NHL All-Star Game 3-on-3 tournament in St. Louis.
Golden Knights owner Bill Foley no longer is opposed to the idea of Las Vegas hosting the NHL All-Star Game. The 2021 game will be in Florida, but 2022 and beyond haven’t been decided.
Three players, including Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, chose not to participate in this weekend’s All-Star events in St. Louis.
Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was named to the NHL’s All-Decade first team Friday. He had 322 victories to lead all goalies during the decade.
Golden Knights left wing Max Pacioretty, who leads the team with 21 goals and 47 points, is enjoying his first trip to the All-Star Game with his family in tow.
St. Louis Blues forward David Perron said he was “blown away” when he heard the news that his former coach Gerard Gallant was fired by the Golden Knights last week.
Golden Knights rookie defenseman Nic Hague came close to scoring during his first 37 NHL appearances, but finally broke through Tuesday at Boston.
David Krejci and Jake DeBrusk scored in the third period for Boston, and the Golden Knights lost 3-2 to the Bruins on Tuesday in their final game before the All-Star break.
The Golden Knights do not play again until Jan. 31, which offers plenty of time to heal their bumps and bruises and gear up for the final 30 games.
At least two changes emerged from Peter DeBoer’s first two games in charge of the Golden Knights.
Paul Stastny had several stitches on his top and bottom lip and lost two teeth Saturday, but he is expected to play Tuesday when the Golden Knights face Boston.
Former Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant told the Journal Pioneer newspaper in Prince Edward Island on Saturday night he was surprised by his firing.
Tomas Tatar and Ilya Kovalchuk scored in the shootout for Montreal, and the Golden Knights lost 5-4 to the Canadiens on Saturday at Bell Centre.