2017 Expansion Draft Preview: Central Division
This is a collaboration between Vegas Golden Knights writers Thomas Conroy and Shayna Goldman analyzing the 2017 Expansion Draft by division. The Atlantic Division preview can be found here and the…
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Coyotes Expansion Draft Primer: Defense & Goalies
With the NHL’s Expansion Draft less than two weeks away, the Arizona Coyotes and general manager John Chayka are undoubtedly working around the clock to improve their roster as well…
Top 10 Expansion Draft Picks of the Modern Era
When the Vegas Golden Knights select one player from each of the other 30 NHL teams in the expansion draft on June 21, it’s important for general manager George McPhee to…
Rumor Rundown: Blackhawks & Golden Knights Close to a Deal?
There are reports that the Chicago Blackhawks and Vegas Golden Knights might be working out the final details of a deal that could send both Trevor van Riemsdyk and Marcus…
Coyotes Expansion Draft Primer: Forwards
With the NHL Expansion Draft less than a month away, it’s likely that general managers around the league are spending most of their time trying to figure out how to…
Ducks’ Dilemma on Defense Becomes More Dubious
The Anaheim Ducks were already in a difficult position with respect to the upcoming expansion draft. The quality and depth of their defense create a double-edged sword, as the Ducks are…
Rumor Rundown: NHL Teams Prepared to Offer “Sweeteners”
Rumblings exist that there are NHL teams who have players they either want to lose in NHL Expansion or are prepared to pay to keep. Those teams are making plans…
Rangers Expansion Draft Preview, Part 2: Defensemen and Goaltenders
This is Part 2 of 2 of a collaboration between New York Rangers writer Tom Dianora and Vegas Golden Knights writer Shayna Goldman about the Rangers’ preparations for the upcoming…
Preparing for Expansion: Central Division
This is Part 2 of 4 in a series analyzing how the teams within each division must make changes to their roster prior to the expansion draft to either make themselves…
7 Players the Golden Knights Should Avoid Like the Plague
The Vegas Golden Knights will be the central piece of news during an exciting few days coming up this summer. They’ll be granted to opportunity to select one player from…
Preparing for Expansion: Pacific Division
This is Part 1 of 4 in a series analyzing how the teams within each division must make changes to their roster prior to the expansion draft to either make themselves…
Keeping Sobotka Should Be a Priority
After a three-year NHL hiatus, Vladimir Sobotka finally returned to the St. Louis Blues on April 7. They signed a three-year contract extension with the 29-year-old worth $10.5 million. With the NHL…