Author: Chris Okrainetz

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3 things to watch for as the Golden Knights host the Senators

By Chris Okrainetz | Oct 28th 2018 | 4 min read |

The Golden Knights will look to end their five-game home stand with a win on Sunday night when they host the Ottawa Senators. The Knights are 2-1-1 so...

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Alex Tuch’s injury opens door for Erik Haula to cement role on Vegas’ second line

By Chris Okrainetz | Oct 2nd 2018 | 3 min read |

Alex Tuch and Erik Haula have been battling throughout training camp for the vacant right wing spot on the Vegas Golden Knights second line. However, ...

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Golden Knights sign defenseman Nick Holden to 2-year contract, per report

By Chris Okrainetz | Jul 1st 2018 | 2 min read |

The Golden Knights have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with free agent defenseman Nick Holden, according to a report from TSN’s Pierre LeBru...

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Golden Knights extend qualifying offer to William Carrier, per report

By Chris Okrainetz | Jun 26th 2018 | 2 min read |

Although the Golden Knights did not release their full list of who they have extended qualifying offers too, a couple of names have began to surface. ...

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Golden Knights acquire seventh-round pick from Pittsburgh, select goaltender Jordan Kooy

By Chris Okrainetz | Jun 23rd 2018 | 2 min read |

Just when you thought the Golden Knights were finished, George McPhee went out and acquired a seventh-round selection in this year’s NHL Entry Draft...

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Golden Knights draft Brandon Kruse, Connor Corcoran, Peter Diliberatore and Xavier Bouchard in fifth and sixth rounds

By Chris Okrainetz | Jun 23rd 2018 | 3 min read |

Vegas added a winger and three defensemen with its four combined fifth- and sixth-round picks at the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. The Golden Knights selected...

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Golden Knights reportedly one of five teams to meet with John Tavares

By Chris Okrainetz | Jun 23rd 2018 | 2 min read |

We finally have an update on the John Tavares front. According to Larry Brooks of the New York Post and David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, Tavares h...

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3 Players the Golden Knights could target in the second round

By Chris Okrainetz | Jun 23rd 2018 | 4 min read |

With the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft in the books, Golden Knights fans have something to look forward to on Saturday with the Knights set to mak...

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John Tavares’ decision should provide clarity for Golden Knights and the rest of the NHL

By Chris Okrainetz | Jun 23rd 2018 | 3 min read |

This upcoming NHL free agency period will either become incredibly interesting or very dull depending on the fate and future of superstar center John ...

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Golden Knights among teams that met with Ilya Kovalchuk’s agent Friday

By Chris Okrainetz | Jun 22nd 2018 | 4 min read |

After the Golden Knights seemingly came out of nowhere to join the Ilya Kovalchuk sweepstakes this week, the team now finds itself as one of the final...