The Golden Knights have acquired forward Mattias Janmark from the Blackhawks for a 2021 2nd round pick and a 2022 3rd round pick. The deal was brokered through San Jose who acquired a 5th round pick.
Chicago retained 50% of Janmark’s salary and then San Jose retained 50% of the remaining salary leaving Vegas on the hook for 25% or $562,500.
(Photo Credit: SinBin.vegas Photographer Brandon Andreasen)
The NHL announced that tonight’s game between the Golden Knights and Blues has been postponed.
As a result of a player and another member of the Vegas Golden Knights coaching staff entering the NHL’s COVID Protocols, the team’s game tonight against the St. Louis Blues will be postponed. The decision was made by the League’s, NHLPA’s and Club’s medical groups after recent tests warranted more caution while the League continues to analyze test results in the coming days.
The team’s training facilities have been closed, effective immediately, and will remain closed until further notice. The League is in the process of reviewing and revising the Golden Knights’ regular season schedule and it is expected that a decision on next week’s games will be made in the next 24-48 hours. The Golden Knights organization has, and will continue to follow, all recommended guidelines aimed at protecting the health and safety of its Players, staff and community at large as set by the NHL, local, state and national agencies. -NHL Press Release
Out of an abundance of caution, the Vegas Golden Knights coaching staff will be self-isolating for Tuesday might’s game against the St. Louis Blues due to COVID-19 protocols. Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon will be behind the bench Tuesday along with members of the Silver Knights coaching staff. We will provide additional updates when appropriate. -Vegas Golden Knights
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Before joining the Golden Knights Kelly McCrimmon was the head coach, general manager, and owner of the Brandon Wheat Kings.
Manny Viveiros (head coach), Jamie Heward (assistant), Joel Ward (assistant), Fred Braithwaite (goalie), and Andrew Doty (video) are the current coaches for the Henderson Silver Knights.
As of right now, no Golden Knights players have been announced as expected to miss the game due to COVID-19 protocols. The league requires teams to release the names of any players that are scheduled to miss the game by 5PM local time.
Vegas trades Nate Schmidt to the Vancouver Canucks for a 3rd round draft pick in 2022.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) October 13, 2020
"It was challenging trying to lower our cap. We did add back two draft picks so that at least helps our amateur staff and puts two more picks on our draft board." -McCrimmon
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 13, 2020
"We wouldn't have gone to these lengths for anyone but a player that can do as much for our team as Alex can." -McCrimmon
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 13, 2020
**BREAKING NEWS**
Alex Pietrangelo has agreed to sign with the Vegas Golden Knights #VegasBorn— Carlo Colaiacovo (@CarloColaiacovo) October 12, 2020
I’m told it’s $8.8 M x seven years for Pietrangelo in Vegas https://t.co/hVyz9OAzzw
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) October 12, 2020
Full NMC for Pietrangelo
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 12, 2020
"We're not looking to redefine our style. We were looking to add a player that's one of the premier players at his position." -McCrimmon
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 13, 2020
"We wouldn't have gone to these lengths for anyone but a player that can do as much for our team as Alex can." -McCrimmon
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 13, 2020
"Along the way we left no stone unturned. We have been in constant contact with GMs for the past month. We determined what the path would look like… we then asked ourselves if it improves our chances and makes us a better team. We think it does." -McCrimmon
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 13, 2020
"When we looked at free agency and opportunities to improve our team we saw a rare opportunity to add a player like Alex (Pietrangelo) to our team. We viewed it as similar to the opportunity to acquire Mark Stone." -Kelly McCrimmon
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 13, 2020
Pietrangelo says he's wearing #7.
Told Theodore he is not taking his number and that the number doesn't really matter to him.
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 13, 2020
"You talk to Bill for 10 minutes and you can see the passion he has. You can see he wants to win." -Pietrangelo
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 13, 2020
Pietrangelo on importance of NMC: "I think now more than ever the uncertainty of what can happen. For me, with my family situation having four kids under the age of 2, if I went and picked them up and moved them away from the only thing they know I wanted to make sure I was…
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 13, 2020
Hearing LV signs Chandler Stephenson to a four-year extension worth $11M. He fit in beautifully there.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 7, 2020
With their first selection in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft the Golden Knights selected Brendan Brisson from the Chicago Steel of the USHL. He’s a 5’11” forward who is most known for his playmaking skill.
Brisson is a naturally gifted winger, who blends some of the best hockey sense available in this class with high-end skill. His playmaking can be as dynamic as his slapshot. A shot doesn’t mean much if he doesn’t have the spatial awareness to take advantage of it, but Brisson is gifted at turning himself into a back-door passing option or cycling into a soft area where he can receive the puck. -NHL Black Book
Brisson is the son of hockey agent Pat Brisson who represents Jonathan Marchessault and Nic Roy. He grew up in Los Angeles and has played in the USHL since 2018. Brisson is committed to attend the University of Michigan.
"We're extremely excited about the player we selected, Brendan Brisson. One of the things that excites us is his trajectory, he's really shown improvement over the last two years. Our scouts are really excited about how high his ceiling can be." -McCrimmon
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 7, 2020
"Growing up with a father in the business having (NHL players) in the house was just a normal thing for me." -Brisson
Went on to say he didn't realize how important it was for his development until he got a bit older.
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 7, 2020
Brisson on his father's client Jonathan Marchessault
"I haven't met him but I've heard a lot of good things about him. I love the way he shoots the puck. He's not the biggest guy but he's always getting into those areas. He's a player that I would like to model my game after."
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 7, 2020
Not a bad Draft HQ for Brendan Brisson.
(He's at The Big House, Michigan's football stadium) pic.twitter.com/vLne23tHOS
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 7, 2020
Goaltender Robin Lehner has put pen to paper and signed a 5-year, $25 million extension to stay with the Vegas @GoldenKnights. Announcement expected later today.
Lehner was No. 5 on #TSNHockey’s Top 75 free agents list. #FreeAgentFrenzy
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) October 3, 2020
"It's obviously been a pretty emotional day for me and my family. I'd like to thank Bill Foley, McCrimmon, and the Golden Knights for working this out for me." -Robin Lehner
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 3, 2020
"This has been a real interesting journey for Robin. I know he was really anxious for stability." -Kelly McCrimmon
McCrimmon said the $5 million AAV and the 5-years were equally as valuable to Robin.
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 3, 2020
"It was one of the oddities at the Expansion Draft that we asked ourselves 'who is our next goalie?'… We just never ever found that guy and this has given us the chance to solidify the position." -McCrimmon
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 3, 2020
McCrimmon says there was never an "ah-ha" moment that told them that they needed to keep Robin. More so that it was a collection of everything from his play to the goalie landscape around the league.
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 3, 2020
"I understand how our fans feel about Marc-Andre Fleury. He's been the face of the franchise. It's really challenging as a manager you need to always be doing what's in the best interest of your team. That's what I've done." -McCrimmon
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 3, 2020
Lehner has a modified no trade clause in his contract.
McCrimmon would not confirm the exact number of teams but it is NOT a full no-trade clause.
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 3, 2020
"As a manager you need to always be doing what's in the best interest of your team. That's what I've done. We have a ton of respect for Marc-Andre Fleury. We will try to make good decisions here as we move along…
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 3, 2020
"I know what I'm going to do. I know how I'm going to perform. And I think this stability will make me play even better. The cards are in my hand and it's up to me on how to play them. That's all I ask for." -Lehner on stability without a no-trade clause
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 3, 2020
"What I've said here (in Vegas) is there's no politics. It's a no-politics team. What I've seen with other teams is that it's not always the best guy that plays." -Lehner
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 3, 2020
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.
VGK to win Stanley Cup
+450
Marc-Andre Fleury to score a goal in 2020-21 season
Yes +5000
No -10000
Still time to get in here. RT the original tweet... not this one. Go!
VGK can clinch the West AND the Presidents' Trophy tonight! So #HockeySquares is ON!
RT this tweet to enter. Every goal wins free BBQ. In theory, 324 random people get squares, but VGK like playing 17 skaters so it might be 289.
Good luck!! (Must follow @JessieRaesBBQ to win)
"We have a few game-time decisions for tonight. The only guy I'm going to comment on is Krebs and there will be an update on that later today." -DeBoer
Big day in the awards world for Marc-Andre Fleury.
-Named VGK's nominee for the Masterton Trophy (player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey)
-Named 3rd Star of the Week by the NHL
Alright, after pouring through the CBA, the MOU, and the "Transition Rules," here's my best guess (see full tweet thread)...
*Please note, this is an educated guess as I do not have any concrete info from the team or league.*
I asked DeBoer about the reasoning behind them playing 17 players. I prefaced the question by saying I'm aware he's not the right person to ask (because he's not) and he took that out. He did mention the cap so clearly there's a rule in there preventing them from having a full 18
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