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The National Hockey League is witnessing a fundamental shift in how teams manage the most demanding position on the ice. With the regular season now stretched to 84 games, clubs are increasingly turning to shared goaltending arrangements, spreading the workload across multiple netminders to preserve performance and reduce injury risk.
After 17 seasons and two Stanley Cup championships, Alex Pietrangelo has been placed on long‑term injured reserve, closing his career and leaving the Golden Knights with limited cap space.
Mark Letestu is set to join the Vegas Golden Knights as an assistant coach for the 2026‑27 season, bringing a blend of AHL success and NHL playing experience to the bench.
The Vegas Golden Knights have finalized a trade with the Florida Panthers, sending net‑minder Akira Schmid to the Sunshine State and netting a 2028 NHL Entry Draft third‑round pick.
The Golden Knights have limited salary‑cap room and a crowded roster, forcing tough decisions on veteran contracts and young talent as the offseason unfolds.
Joel Ward, a veteran of 11 NHL seasons and longtime assistant with the Vegas Golden Knights, has been promoted to head coach of the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights, joining an exclusive group of Black coaches in the league’s nine‑decade history.
After years of service as an assistant and a Stanley Cup victory as a player, Ryan Craig is now the fifth head coach in Vegas Golden Knights history, tasked with steering the team forward while honoring its established culture.
Ryan Craig was introduced as the new head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, bringing a deep organizational knowledge and a track record of developing talent to the forefront.
The upcoming unrestricted free‑agent period spotlights a handful of elite scorers, contract negotiations, and a reshuffling of coaching staff across the league.
The Golden Knights promote AHL champion Ryan Craig, ending a brief stint with veteran John Tortorella and signaling a new direction for the franchise
Ryan Craig, the newly appointed fifth head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, brings a blend of playing glory, Stanley Cup triumph and a record‑setting tenure with the Henderson Silver Knights.
After guiding the Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final on an interim basis, John Tortorella will not return as head coach, as announced by GM Kelly McCrimmon.
The Hurricanes clinched their second championship, driven by surprise contributors and a strategic coaching shift, while the Golden Knights confront pivotal roster decisions.
A look at how Dorofeyev’s 72‑goal stretch, power‑play dominance and quiet dedication have positioned him for a lucrative new deal with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Dylan Larkin’s full no‑trade clause has revealed a list of potential destinations, from Minnesota to Toronto, each offering distinct assets and storylines.
A look at how the returning forward, the offensive defenseman and the seasoned center combined with contributions from Mark Stone, Jack Eichel and Reilly Smith to fuel the Vegas Golden Knights' 5‑4 win in Raleigh.
The upcoming Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes reveals contrasting roster strategies that the Penguins can emulate as they seek to rebuild competitively.
Thirty former WHL players are set to compete in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, highlighting the league’s impact on the NHL’s biggest stage.
Carter Hart is poised to start Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final for the Vegas Golden Knights, a milestone that follows a high‑profile legal case, a league suspension and a team‑driven effort to manage media scrutiny.
The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes have taken markedly different routes to the Final, blending aggressive star acquisitions with patient player development.
The Stanley Cup Final between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes is evenly matched, with penalty kills and power plays likely to decide the outcome.
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour and Vegas Golden Knights mentor John Tortorella meet in the championship, each known for demanding, disciplined systems that have reshaped their teams.
John Tortorella has steered the Vegas Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final in just nine weeks, overturning early struggles and forging a resilient, feedback‑driven culture that could redefine the team's future.
The latest episode of The Hockey News Big Show delves into the Carolina Hurricanes' surge, Edmonton Oilers' coaching controversy, potential trades, and the uncertain futures of key NHL stars.