Good morning, folks. The Vegas Golden Knights caused quite the stir this offseason by landing Mitch Marner. They also traded Nic Hague and Nic Roy, and re-signed three Restricted Free Agents. They aren’t done yet, and Jack Eichel needs a new contract– but certain players are off-limits.
Elsewhere in the Daily Nuggets, a two-time Stanley Cup Champion hung up his skates. The Edmonton Oilers tweaked their depth forwards– will it be enough to get them over the hump? By testing the market for Dougie Hamilton, the New Jersey Devils could be preparing to make a splash. The Philadelphia Flyers re-signed a crucial Restricted Free Agent, and the New York Islanders might be underrated.
I’ll admit that the cross-country move took a lot out of me, but I’ve been having a blast in Vegas. Last night, I grabbed dinner in the Arts District and spent a few hours wandering the streets. I do love street art, and I’m a total sucker for a neon sign.
I’ve greatly appreciated all of the restaurant recommendations thus far. Please, keep them coming!
Now, let’s talk hockey.
Golden Knights News
The Golden Knights rarely settle for a quiet offseason, and this year is no different. They landed Mitch Marner, traded Nic Hague, and re-signed three RFA forwards. But they’re not done yet. Here’s the latest on Jack Eichel’s new contract, which players aren’t for trade, and why the league is taking notice.
ICYMI: When you win, all the noise fades away– and no one needs the noise to fade more than Mitch Marner. He and Jack Eichel are a duo now, and revenge is a dish best served in the Stanley Cup.
NHL News, Rumors, & National Hockey Now
Sportsnet: For two straight seasons, the Edmonton Oilers got so close they could almost taste the champagne in the Stanley Cup. And for two straight seasons, they fell just short of accomplishing the ultimate goal. Will the new forward depth shakeup be enough to push the group across the finish line?
Sportsnet: On Monday, the Utah Mammoth avoided arbitration by signing Jack McBain to a five-year, $4.25 million AAV contract.
Sportsnet: On Monday, two-time Stanley Cup Champion Tyler Johnson announced his retirement from the NHL.
New Jersey Hockey Now: So far, the Devils haven’t made a splash this offseason, keeping to adding and re-signing depth players. With Dougie Hamilton’s name circulating, that could change.
Florida Hockey Now: Before being traded to the Panthers at the deadline, Seth Jones hadn’t been to the postseason in six years. But hoisting the Stanley Cup in June made everything worth it.
New York Islanders Hockey Now: After adding Maxim Shabanov and Jonathan Drouin, the Islanders’ forward group is the best it’s been in years. Oddsmakers say they’re a longshot to make the postseason– are the Isles underrated now?
San Jose Hockey Now: Last season, the Sharks were the worst team in the NHL, managing just 20 wins. Will they be better this year?
Philly Hockey Now: On Monday, the Flyers signed RFA defenseman Cam York to a five-year, $5.15 million AAV contract extension.
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