Knights Nuggets: Pacific teams are doing lots of things

Let’s go over some news and notes:

- No one knows who the Golden Knights are going to select with their first-round pick, but here are some possibilities. [KOI]

- Mark Stone is ready for the NHL Awards. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]

In other news...

- The Sharks signed Erik Karlsson to a gigantic eight-year deal with an AAV around $11.5 million. Wowzers. [Fear The Fin]

- The Anaheim Ducks have finally found their new head coach. Dallas Eakins is taking the helm. [Anaheim Calling]

- Jacob Trouba is headed to the Rangers. In exchange, the Jets are getting a first-round pick and... Neal Pionk? [Blueshirt Banter]

- Carl Hagelin signed a contract extension to remain with the Capitals for four more years. [Japers’ Rink]

- Rick Nash’s playing days are over, but he’s not leaving the hockey world. Nash is joining the Blue Jackets to assist general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen. [The Cannon]

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