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VGK Expected To Be Main Characters In Big Named Offseason Targets

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On June 20, 2026

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Well, it looks like the Golden Knights are planning another active summer. Since their Stanley Cup Final exit on June 14th, Vegas has been linked to every big name rumored to be on the move, as they have been since the 2018 offseason. Let’s be honest, it wouldn’t be a true summer without the Golden Knights management making some sort of headlining move. Already, the talking heads are expecting Vegas to be aggressive and make attempts for some of the big names in circling the rumor mill.

They’re going to be a main character here in the next two weeks. – Chris Johnston on The Chris Johnston Show on SDPN

We already know that Vegas is unlikely to find any immediate impact players in the upcoming NHL Draft after bungling their postseason media requirements. Since VGK’s first pick is #95, they’ll be hoping to find a future depth player or two, but don’t expect anything close to NHL-ready prospects. So, they’ll go ahead and do it their way. The perennial aggressive VGK way.

“Main character” is probably another way of saying Vegas is highly interested in Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin and possibly even three-time Vezina trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck. It would take some creativity to acquire either star, but Vegas has made it work in the past, either by shipping out picks or divvying up some unwanted salary.

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VGK’s Craig Joins Pacific Division Coaching Carousel

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On June 19, 2026

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Next season four Pacific Division teams will play for a new head coach. Edmonton, Los Angeles, Vancouver and Vegas have all announced or are close to announcing their new bench bosses for 2026-27. Yesterday, the Golden Knights predictably introduced Ryan Craig as their new head coach. The Canucks and Kings have hired their new leaders, and the Oilers will be announcing controversial coach Mike Babcock next week. It’s rare that half of the division changed coaches in the same offseason. Especially when three out of the four organizations have incredibly high expectations.

Pacific Division Head Coaches

  • Anaheim – Joel Quennville: NHL Record (1012-605-156), 3 Stanley Cup Rings
  • Calgary – Ryan Huska: NHL Record (113-106-29)
  • Edmonton – Mike Babcock: NHL Record (700-418-164), 1 Stanley Cup Ring
  • Los Angeles – Peter Laviolette: NHL Record (846-562-161) 1 Stanley Cup Ring
  • San Jose – Ryan Warsofsky: NHL Record (59-85-20)
  • Seattle – Lane Lambert: NHL Record (95-83-31)
  • Vancouver – Manny Maholtra: NHL Record (0-0-0)
  • Vegas – Ryan Craig: NHL Record (0-0-0)

This upcoming season, the Pacific Division will feature two rookie head coaches. However, the pressure is only on Craig. While there was a shift on the bench, the Golden Knights are still expected to compete for the division and make another deep playoff run. Hopefully, even further than this past postseason.

This is a unique situation in the sense that I am a first-time head coach, but I do know a lot of people in the room. I’ve won with guys in the room. That didn’t mean because I was an assistant coach, there weren’t tough conversations had, there wasn’t accountability held by myself with those guys, and the standards. So, I am in a different chair now, but I do know that those guys in the room there is a level of respect that we need to believe between all of us. And there is also a shared goal in the sense of trying to win a Stanley Cup. – Ryan Craig, VGK head coach

Already, the oddsmakers are expecting another strong season despite having an inexperienced NHL head coach. Currently on the William Hill sports app, Vegas is a small favorite to clinch the top seed in the Pacific. William Hill calculated the Golden Knights in the top four to win the 2027 Stanley Cup, and second to go back-to-back as Western Conference champions. Without even coaching his first game, the pressure is on Craig to continue VGK’s postseason success like the four coaches that preceded him.

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Tortorella Channeling His Historic 2004 Tampa Bay Comeback Ahead Of VGK’s Do-Or-Die Game 6

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On June 13, 2026

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In 2006, the John Tortorella-led Tampa Bay Lightning were facing elimination in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. Previously, the Lightning had lost a hard-fought Game 5, and their backs were against the wall. Well, if you know your hockey history, you know that the 2004 SCF Game 6 hard launched Tortorella’s Hall of Fame career.

Our team understands the situation, and the pressure that goes with it, and they’ve experienced it before. We have got a good locker room. I trust the group, I trust all the situations that come at them. Do we succeed all the time? No, but I trust them. -John Tortorella

Much like the Golden Knights, the 2004 Stanley Cup champion Lightning were also facing elimination in Game 6. Tortorella’s Lighting won by the skin of their teeth, 3-2 on overtime. Nevertheless, they won and put themselves in a position to win a Stanley Cup.

Tortorella firmly believes it’s about to happen again.

We’ll be back here. We’re just going to do it in a different order. -Tortorella

The Golden Knights are as openly confident as their coach going into Game 6. The only difference is that the players are choosing to vocalize a little softer.

Last couple of games, a little bit of self-inflicted. We know what we’ve got to do to beat this team, and it’s a matter of going home, winning one game, that’s all it is. And hopefully we’re back here for Game 7. We’ve done it the hard way all year -Brayden McNabb

Undoubtedly strategic, Tortorella took the pressure off the players and all onto himself with a Game 6 guarantee. It’s a crafty tactic by a veteran coach to remind his players that he wholeheartedly believes in them. Also, Tortorella let it be known that Vegas isn’t sweating a big game. Not even an elimination game.

I’m going to leave my clothes here, that’s for sure. They’ll be in the hotel. -Tortorella

Tortorella’s boldness is what’s gotten him here. So, it’s unsurprising that he expressed his confidence in his players. But a guarantee is only as strong as the outcome, so the Golden Knights need to back him up tomorrow night.

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Golden Knights’ Elimination Struggles Meet Home Dominance

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On June 12, 2026

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The Golden Knights are now on the brink of losing their second Stanley Cup Final in nine seasons, but many refuse to give up hope, and for good reason. Well-seasoned Golden Knights fans have seen it all since 2018. They are well aware of the difficulty it takes for an opponent to win a playoff game in Las Vegas.

It’s been done only 20 times in nine postseasons at T-Mobile Arena. Obviously, the fans do their part by making it a hostile environment, but it’s Vegas’ lineup that can force a Game 7 in Carolina.

We’ll be back here. Just in a different order. I’m going to leave my clothes here. They’ll be in the hotel. -John Tortorella

In this postseason, the Golden Knights have played 10 games on home ice. They’ve won seven and have a goal differential of +5. Also, Vegas are a spotless 3-0 in overtime at T-Mobile Arena. All-time, the Golden Knights have posted a sterling 34-20 on home ice, and that doesn’t include the 7-4 record in the bubble as the acting home team. No matter how you slice it, beating the Golden Knights in a playoff game at T-Mobile Arena is extremely difficult.

The slightly concerning issues for Game 6 are the absence of William Karlsson and the elephant in the room: goals allowed. Without tossing all of the blame on Carter Hart, to force a Game 7, the Golden Knights will likely need to score four or more on Sunday. As fans were reminded in Game 4 and again in Game 5, Hart is having a historically difficult time stopping the puck through five games.

VGK’s Results Facing Elimination

  • 2018: Stanley Cup Final vs WSH – Game 5 (4-3 Loss)
  • 2019: First Round vs SJS – Game 7 (5-4 OT Loss)
  • 2020: Western Conference Final vs DAL – Game 5 (3-2 OT Loss)
  • 2021: First Round vs MIN – Game 7 (6-2 Win)
  • 2021: NHL Semifinal vs MTL – Game 6 (3-2 OT Loss)
  • 2024: First Round vs DAL – Game 6 (2-0 Win)
  • 2024: First Round vs DAL – Game 7 (2-1 Loss)
  • 2025: Second Round vs EDM – Game 5 (1-0 Loss)

Sadly, Vegas’ record in elimination games is underwhelming, but many of their players have been through the highs and lows of the NHL playoffs. Karlsson, Brayden McNabb, and Shea Theodore have suffered through six eliminations, and five for Mark Stone. However, all four have been teammates for the most postseason wins (63) and one Stanley Cup championship since 2019. It’s up to those Golden Knights to save their season on Sunday evening.

Remember, we’re talking about the team that made overtime losses cool again. The same team that turned a scratch-your-head type of regular season into a chance to force a Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. If there’s any team that can piece together an ass-saving home playoff victory, it’s the 2026 Vegas Golden Knights. In many ways, they’d probably have it no other way.

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VGK’s Offense Exploding Through Three Stanley Cup Final Games

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On June 7, 2026

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Last night, Golden Knights fans may have witnessed one of the sport’s greatest games. Game 3 had everything. Both teams scored four unanswered goals, needed two overtime periods, featured two own-goals, and two VGK goals were waved off. Thankfully, the Golden Knights prevailed on the back of their offense.

You just never know where it’s going to go. I mean, we could do nothing wrong in the second period and probably did everything wrong in the third period. I’ve experienced a lot of games and playoffs, but I haven’t experienced one like this. – John Tortorella

Without getting into how Vegas blew a four-goal head start, let’s focus on their five-goal finish. Vegas’ offense looked stuck in the mud during the opening 20 minutes. However, by the 2nd period, it was as electric as we’ve seen all postseason. Through three Stanley Cup Final games, the Golden Knights are averaging a staggering 4.33 goals per game. It’s their best stretch of offense since the final three games against Utah.

In 19 postseason games, Vegas reached 5+ goals eight times. To compare it to the 82-game regular season, the Golden Knights recorded 5+ goals in only 15 contests.

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Vegas Outlasts Carolina In Game 1 With Patience And Fortune

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On June 3, 2026

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When the Golden Knights were trailing 2-0 in Game 2, ABC cut away to Vegas coach John Tortorella relaying a message to his team. His calming tone immediately paid off for the players, as Shea Theodore cut into Carolina’s two-goal advantage.

Even when we were down 2-0, I thought we had some good minutes under our belt. I think we just need to be patient. It requires patience. -John Tortorella

It was a moment that reflected the Golden Knights’ overall postseason composure. No moment had been too big for them. So, why would a two-goal deficit in the opening period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final be any different? No matter what the score was, or which round it is, the Golden Knights will find their way back into a game. They did it once again last night in Game 1.

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Marner Benefitting From Lack Of Postseason Pressure In Las Vegas

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On June 1, 2026

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Every NHL fan has heard the message over the years: Mitch Marner is not effective in the playoffs. Well, after 16 playoff games with the Golden Knights, that narrative has officially blown up.

There’s no doubt about it; the 29-year-old has benefited from the welcoming culture in Las Vegas as opposed to the high levels of toxicity he dealt with in Toronto.

Some detractors will call it a small sample size, but Golden Knights fans care very little about Marner’s past postseason letdowns. All they see is a dynamic player putting in a full 200-ft effort and leading all players in several key playoff statistics.

Marner’s VGK Postseason Success

  • Points: 21 (1st)
  • Goals: 7 (4th)
  • Assists: 14 (2nd)
  • Assists Per Game – MIN 10 Games: 0.88 (4th)
  • Primary Assists: 11 (1st)
  • Plus/Minus: +12 (1st)
  • Points Per Game – MIN 10 Games: 1.31 (3rd)
  • Power Play Points: 7 (4th)
  • Shorthanded Points: 4 (1st)
  • Time On Ice For Forwards – MIN 10 Games: 21:16 (5th)
  • Shifts Per Game For Forwards – MIN 10 Games: 25.7 (8th)

With Vegas, the player feels less pressure, is in far less demand, and isn’t demonized for a poor game or series. Sure, he hasn’t put up many duds in a gold jersey but he’ll probably never need to hire personal security to watch over his abode in Summerlin.

As the Golden Knights sit four wins away from the Stanley Cup, fans should feel confident that Marner’s excellence will continue against the Carolina Hurricanes. As for some added comfort, over his career, Marner is above a point per game against Carolina. In 22 regular season games, the postseason points leader has 24 points and 7 even-strength goals. Add in a 17.4% lifetime shooting percentage against the Hurricanes, and Marner should be as effective in the Stanley Cup Final as he was in the rounds leading up.

The bottom line is that Marner has no pressure going into the finals as a Golden Knight. This postseason, Vegas has proven to be more of a team than a group of individuals, which may have been the problem in Toronto. Heck, Marner even hinted as much following a recent win over Colorado.

If Vegas wins, Marner might win the Conn Smythe and be immortalized in Las Vegas in his first season. On the flip side, if he isn’t as productive, he won’t have to face the critics himself. It’s a team-first mentality in Vegas, and one of the biggest reasons Marner has flourished so well in gold.

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