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Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon Forced To Apologize For False Trade Rumors
Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images When speaking to the media following the signing of Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon touched upon having to apologize for false trade rumors surrounding veterans William Karlsson and Tomas Hertl. Advertisement "It's shameful that I had to phone William Karlsson and say, 'Karly, I'm sorry you've gotta go through this sh*t, you're not for trade. Tomáš, relax, you're not for trade," said McCrimmon. Throughout the process prior to completing the sign-and-trade for Mitch Marner, rumors surrounding a Hertl trade to the Carolina Hurricanes and Karlsson possibly being on the move to create cap space gained a lot of traction. In the end, both remain with the team. Hertl had a stellar first full season with the Golden Knights, scoring 32 goals and 61 points in 73 games. The 31-year-old played his role to perfection, dominating as a net front and bumper presence on the first power play unit. Recently, Hertl was interviewed by a Czech outlet, where he spoke about the trade speculation. Advertisement 'Honestly, I didn't even know – it was the people around me who told me. I knew the situation – they can't trade me at all until July 1, and then I have three teams that I can choose from. Then general manager Kelly McCrimmon, called me and said he was sorry that this had even come up, and that nothing was being discussed. I was calm; I have the situation in hand. When a journalist writes something, everyone's reaction is quick. I know that (the Golden Knights) are counting on me for next year, but you can never know anything 100 percent. That's just how it works.' INTERVIEW: Tomáš Hertl Responds To Trade Rumors INTERVIEW: Tomáš Hertl Responds To Trade Rumors Tomáš Hertl, who was acquired by the Vegas Golden Knights from the San Jose Sharks late in the 2023-24 season, has recently been the subject of trade rumors again, which THN Vegas writer Julian Gaudio recently explained in detail. Advertisement Unsurprisingly, when the rumors began to generate steam around Karlsson, several teams were interested, but many trusted insiders, including Elliotte Friedman, continued to reiterate that he didn't believe Karlsson was being made available. The 2024-25 season was challenging for the 32-year-old. His defensive game remained potent, but offensively, he scored just nine goals and 29 points in 53 games, dealing with a pair of injuries. Entering the seventh year of an eight-year deal which pays him $5.9-million annually, Karlsson remains a vital piece to the Golden Knights' success, and a bounce-back season of full health will go a long way in becoming a threat for the Stanley Cup. Stay updated with the most interesting Golden Knights stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favourites on Google News to never miss a story. REPORT: Golden Knights Interested In Trading For A Pair Of Defensemen REPORT: Golden Knights Interested In Trading For A Pair Of Defensemen The Vegas Golden Knights are reportedly interested in trading for defensemen Rasmus Andersson and Bowen Byram.
New York Times
27-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Vegas Golden Knights NHL Draft guide: Picks, best fits and analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights have six picks in the 2025 NHL Draft: Nos. 58, 91, 122, 154, 186, 187. Here's what to expect. Vegas has been all-in and has traded a lot of picks and prospects in recent years. The Golden Knights don't have much in their system as a result, but they at least have a few good forward prospects led by Trevor Connelly. On defense, they have little in terms of substantive NHL talent. Having already traded their first-round pick in this year's draft to San Jose in the deal to acquire Tomas Hertl, the Golden Knights won't make a selection until pick No. 58 at the end of the second round. Vegas' prospect pool isn't the strongest — ranked 22nd by Scott Wheeler — but that's to be expected considering all of the picks and prospects the team has dealt away. Advertisement If there's a position that could use strengthening in the prospect pool, it's on defense. As of now, six of Vegas' top seven prospects are either forwards or goalies, with 22-year-old Lukas Cormier being the only exception. The Golden Knights could target a defenseman with that second-round pick, especially considering they're also without their third-rounder. Vegas could also simply take the best player available, especially considering their propensity for trading these prospects to improve the current team around the trade deadline. — Jesse Granger In recent mock drafts, Corey Pronman has projected the following picks: 58. Bryce Pickford, D 91. Kirill Yemelyanov, C 122. Carlos Handel, D 154. Zeb Lindgren, D 186. William Belle, RW 187. Will Murphy, D (Photo of George McPhee and Kelly McCrimmon: Jeff Vinnick / NHLI via Getty Images)
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Golden Knights eliminated, five factors behind their early exit
The Vegas Golden Knights (Credit: Getty Image) The Golden Knights entered the playoffs with momentum, a Pacific Division title, and standout individual seasons. Expectations were high. Yet after a five-game loss to Edmonton, they're left with questions, not answers. Despite solid numbers in the regular season; most goals in franchise history, a top-five offense; Vegas couldn't carry the same impact into the postseason. In the final two games, they failed to score. For a team that averaged over three goals a night, that silence spoke volumes. Key players failed to rise when stakes climbed. Jack Eichel ended the series without a goal. Tomas Hertl and Pavel Dorofeyev didn't score or assist. The attack became predictable, and Edmonton's defense absorbed it with ease. The power play faded, the urgency dropped, and the finishing touch disappeared. Stars stalled as depth faded fast NHL Mic Drop: Oilers vs. Golden Knights Game 5 | Stanley Cup Playoffs Vegas needed more from its bottom six forwards, but those contributions never came. Meanwhile, Edmonton found timely goals from names beyond McDavid and Draisaitl. In tight series, depth matters. For Vegas, too many regulars vanished from the score sheet. Multiple players who shined during the season; Barbashev, Howden, Kolesar; were ineffective. The supporting cast that once added balance now added little. The Oilers exploited that. They rolled four lines and kept pressure constant. Vegas couldn't match the intensity or adjust. The top line looked isolated, and the secondary lines didn't generate enough danger. Defensive edge and crease control vanished The Vegas Golden Knights (Credit: Getty Image) Much of Vegas' 2023 Cup run leaned on heavy, physical defending. That edge was absent this time. The Golden Knights allowed too many goals from high-danger areas. Edmonton, by contrast, won key net-front battles and finished close-range chances. Goaltender Adin Hill wasn't perfect, but the breakdowns in front of him were often glaring. Defensive gaps and second-chance rebounds hurt. At the same time, Vegas rarely forced Edmonton's goalie into difficult saves. The commitment to crash the crease simply wasn't consistent enough. Winning playoff hockey comes down to detail and grit in front of both nets. Vegas lacked both when it mattered most. Wasted leads, missed chances on home ice Vegas grabbed early leads in Games 1 and 2 but couldn't hold them. Opportunities to control the series slipped away. In Game 4, they had three first-period power plays but didn't score. At home, they went winless; something that rarely happened all year. These were not isolated lapses but a pattern. Vegas struggled to finish games, extend leads, and respond when pressed. The Oilers capitalized on those gaps and never looked back. The next step requires hard questions Vegas has the pieces of a contender. But this postseason showed cracks. Whether it's a change in offensive mindset, lineup balance, or defensive toughness, adjustments are needed. Read more: Beyond the blue line, how Evan Bouchard's personal life shapes his rise in the NHL The team can't rely on past success. Winning now takes more than numbers and skill. It takes urgency, execution, and fight; qualities that disappeared just when they were needed most. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
National Post
10-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Skinner back in net for Oilers with Pickard out day to day with injury
Article content You know that feeling you get when things are going well, that it almost seems too well? Article content Article content The Edmonton Oilers do. Article content Or at least, they did. Right up until Calvin Pickard got hurt. The backup goalie who came in and turned the team's playoffs around with six straight wins — eclipsing the run of five that stood as their best stretch over the entire regular season — got shook up during a collision in the crease with Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Hertl in Thursday's Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series. Article content And while Pickard managed to shake it off and remain on the ice on the way to making 28 saves in a 5-4 overtime win to send the Oilers back home for games 3 and 4, he wasn't part of the homecoming, replaced by Stuart Skinner, who had been last seen opening up these playoffs with back-to-back losses, 6-5 and 6-2, to the Los Angeles Kings in Round 1. Article content 'Obviously it's not the situation we want to be in, but that's playoffs,' Skinner said. 'You need two goalies to normally go all the way, so I'm excited to be back to the net, I've had some time to work on some things and I'm ready to go.' Article content Pickard is 6-0 since taking over in goal, with a 2.84 goals against average and .888 save percentage, but is officially listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Article content 'We're expecting (Skinner) to come in and deliver what he's done before,' Knoblauch said following Saturday's morning skate. 'He was in the situation last year after having a little break in the Vancouver series and came back and was a solid goaltender throughout that series against Vancouver and throughout the rest of the playoffs. I think he's ready and we're going to go from that.' Article content Skinner entered Game 3 with a 6.11 goals-against average and .810 save percentage. Article content Article content He went 26-18-4 in 50 starts in the regular season, with a 2.81 goals-against average and .896 save percentage. Last year, he went 14-9 in 23 playoff starts on the way to appearing in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, where the Oilers lost 2-1 to the Florida Panthers. Article content 'I've been here before, so nothing is that new to me,' Skinner said. 'It's an opportunity for me to do my job and just give these guys a chance, that's all I can do. Article content 'I'll just go out there play my game, I know the building is going to be loud so I'm really excited to get back in there.' Article content He probably wasn't the only one excited for a change in Edmonton's net. Article content The Golden Knights all of a sudden didn't have to face a goalie on a six-game heater, who came into their barn and stole home-ice advantage right out from under division champs in Games 1 and 2. Article content Then again, how much difference did they expect a change from Pickard to Skinner to make, when it's the same skaters out front employing the same systems that cued up a six-game win streak? Article content 'They're different. I think their techniques are different, the way they play,' said Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy. 'In terms of the tendencies they have, that will be pointed out to our shooters. But I don't think Edmonton's going to change the way they play, if that makes any sense?
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Oilers bring 2-0 lead into game 3 against the Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights (50-22-10, in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5, in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Saturday, 9 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Oilers -119, Golden Knights -101; over/under is 6.5 Advertisement NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Oilers lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers host the Vegas Golden Knights in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-0 lead in the series. The teams meet Thursday for the seventh time this season. The Oilers won the last matchup 5-4 in overtime. Edmonton has a 21-12-1 record in Pacific Division games and a 48-29-5 record overall. The Oilers have a 20-8-4 record in games they convert at least one power play. Vegas has a 19-6-3 record in Pacific Division games and a 50-22-10 record overall. The Golden Knights have a 22-11-2 record when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent. Advertisement TOP PERFORMERS: Connor McDavid has 26 goals and 74 assists for the Oilers. Leon Draisaitl has five goals and eight assists over the past 10 games. Tomas Hertl has 32 goals and 29 assists for the Golden Knights. Mark Stone has four goals and four assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Oilers: 7-3-0, averaging 3.9 goals, 6.5 assists, 4.4 penalties and 12.5 penalty minutes while giving up 3.5 goals per game. Golden Knights: 5-3-2, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.3 assists, 2.4 penalties and 5.9 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game. INJURIES: Oilers: None listed. Golden Knights: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
