The Golden Knights have traded Brandon Pirri to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for 5’11” 25-year-old forward Dylan Sikura.
Sikura was a 6th round pick in the 2014 NHL Draft and has played 47 NHL games scoring one goal.
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A day after games in the NBA, WNBA, MLB, and MLS were postponed in response to the events in Kenosha, Wisconsin, NHL players have decided to follow suit.
Multiple sources are reporting all NHL games for tonight, including the Golden Knights vs Canucks Game 3, will be postponed.
The Golden Knights are holding media availability at 1:30 PM. (UPDATE: It has been delayed.)
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
We the @TheOfficialHDA have formally requested the @NHL to suspend all playoff games today. We strongly feel this sends a clear message that human rights take priority over sports.
— Evander Kane (@evanderkane_9) August 27, 2020
More than 100 players in the bubble had a call with Evander Kane and Matt Dumba this afternoon.
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) August 27, 2020
Players being told to prepare for cancellations tonight
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) August 27, 2020
Just told NHL players scheduled for playoff games today have agreed to postpone for #BlackLivesMatter. @TheOfficialHDA.
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) August 27, 2020
Can confirm the #NHL will postpone games today and tomorrow.
— Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) August 27, 2020
Statement from the National Hockey League Players’ Association and National Hockey League. https://t.co/uV1F5iDeUS pic.twitter.com/JS2t0MvUij
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) August 27, 2020
Statement from the Vegas Golden Knights and our players pic.twitter.com/WVvhtnS8Q1
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) August 27, 2020
"I think if you look around this room there's a lot of white athletes in here. But for all these athletes in here to take a stand, I go to war with these guys on the ice but I couldn't be more proud of them today." -Ryan Reaves
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) August 27, 2020
"Most of these guys have never lived through some of the stuff black athletes have. For them to say we see what's going on in society and we disagree with it and something has to change now. Standing here together here now is more powerful than anything else we can do." -Reaves
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) August 27, 2020
"When we took a knee that one day it was a day to start the conversation. For me I also have a lot of respect for the military. I wanted to start the conversation but I wanted to respect the people that have fought and died for this country." -Reaves
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) August 27, 2020
"We know that these 2 days are not going to change everything now. It's the message we are sending to our organization and the NHL that we want to take better steps and more steps… We are here right now because no one is happy with what is happening." -Pierre-Edouard Bellemare
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) August 27, 2020
"He's a smart, intellectual guy that has a lot of loyalty to both his race but also to law enforcement and military When we discussed everything that was going on today he had my full support. I'm proud of him and proud to stand behind him." -DeBoer on Reaves
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) August 27, 2020
"It's player driven but it's team supported." -DeBoer
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) August 27, 2020
(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen)
The Golden Knights announced today that Jack Dugan signed a two-year entry-level contract.
Dugan was selected in the 5th round of the 2017 Draft and has played at Providence College the past two seasons. He led the NCAA in points in 2019 and was widely considered one of the best players in college hockey.
He is currently the #2 ranked skater on the SinBin.vegas Prospect Rankings.
Been waiting a long time for this dream to come true! Blessed to have such a great support system that has allowed me to get to this point. Thank you to everyone who has helped me along this journey. pic.twitter.com/vUaMDg5zZM
— Jack Dugan (@JackDugan8) July 16, 2020
It was a unique situation. For me I knew what I wanted to do at the end of my college season. I knew I wanted to sign or join or whatever with the Vegas Golden Knights, I knew that’s where I wanted to be. We were kind of taking it in stride and seeing what was going to happen. -Dugan
McCrimmon says they knew before the end of the 2017 Development Camp that Jack Dugan was a player that should have been drafted much earlier than the 5th round.
They certainly still believe it now after he led the NCAA in points.
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 16, 2020
The Golden Knights and Ryan Reaves have agreed to a two-year contract extension worth a total of $3.5 million.
Ryan Reaves has some news for ya 😎 #VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/4Mc1AWgiBJ
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 15, 2020
"It's a real good signing for our organization. He's widely respected around the league by teammates and opponents. He's not cheap, he's honest, he plays hard. The coaching staff really appreciate what he does for our team." -McCrimmon on Reaves
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) June 15, 2020
Two-way deal with an NHL value of $700,000. https://t.co/fSmqscVPbk
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) June 11, 2020
Defenseman Connor Corcoran has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Golden Knights.
Corcoran is a tall, right-hand shot defenseman who has taken major steps since being selected by the Golden Knights in the 5th round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. He tallied 54 points in 62 games with the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL.
He is currently ranked 9th in the SinBin.vegas Golden Knights Prospect Rankings.
Read more about Corcoran here.
(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen)
Jack Dugan has agreed to sign an entry level contract with the Vegas Golden Knights.
The deal will likely be signed for the 2020-21 season.
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 11, 2020
Dugan will have a 2 year ELC that will expire at the end of 2021-22.
He will be an RFA (likely with arbitration rights) when this contract expires.
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 11, 2020
He will NOT be eligible to play if this season resumes unless the team moves the contract up a year.
If they do that, his contract would end following the 2020-21 season. This is unlikely considering the announcement today that he "agreed to terms" rather than signed.
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 11, 2020
(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen)
In a second deadline day deal, the Golden Knights have acquired forward Nick Cousins from the Montreal Canadiens according to multiple reports.
Nick Cousins to Vegas is still pending the official trade call so not official yet. Habs will get a pick
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) February 24, 2020
Cousins has scored nine goals and has 22 points in 58 games with the Canadiens. He previously played with the Arizona Coyotes and has scored three times in 10 games against the Golden Knights.
He is 26-years-old and a pending RFA with arbitration rights this summer. Cousins has played all three forward positions this season.
More to come on this story…
The Golden Knights have acquired goalie Robin Lehner from the Chicago Blackhawks according to multiple reports.
The return is still not confirmed but it is expected to be a 2nd round pick and a prospect. Malcolm Subban will be headed to Chicago as well. The prospect will be Slava Demin, VGK’s 5th round pick in 2018.
The deal was completed as part of a three-way trade.
VGK gets: Robin Lehner & Martins Dzierkals
CHI gets: Malcolm Subban & Slava Demin
TOR gets: VGK 5th round pick
This was done so that salary could be retained by both Chicago and Toronto allowing the trade to be completed keeping Vegas cap compliant.
Lehner finished 3rd in Vezina voting last season and has posted .918 save percentage this season in Chicago. He is an unrestricted free agent on July 1st (and has expressed a willingness to sign a large deal), but his cap hit for the remainder of the season is $5 million.
Lehner to Vegas.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) February 24, 2020
CHI gets a 2nd and a prospect in package for Robin Lehner. #SNTrade
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) February 24, 2020
Malcom Subban is involved in the trade with the Chicago Blackhawks. Great insurance I’m goal for the Vegas Golden Knights with two number 1 goalies charging into the playoffs.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) February 24, 2020
Slava Demin, VGK 4th rounder in 2018 who plays at University of Denver, is part of the Lehner trade, now heading to CHI.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) February 24, 2020
Per TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Golden Knights have sent Cody Eakin to the Winnipeg Jets for a conditional 4th round pick.
Conditional 4th that could go to a 3rd. 2021. If the Jets make playoffs or re-sign Eakin. https://t.co/SrjMXsBW64
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) February 21, 2020
The Golden Knights confirmed the trade shortly after the news broke on Twitter.
No salary was retained in this transaction. The move clears $3.85 million in cap space for the Golden Knights potentially making way for another move in the near future.
GM Kelly McCrimmon is expected to speak to the media about the trade tomorrow after morning skate.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
