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Tom’s Daily: Camp Day Two, Tuch Rests; USA Wins Gold

Tom’s Daily: Tuch Rests; DeBoer Ready to Go; USA Wins Gold!; Welcome to the Honda Division; Seattle Hires Botterill, Maciver; more.
VGK
Day two of Vegas Golden Knights training camp wasn’t quite as exciting as the first day, but Jonathan Marchessault did score for the second straight day. Alex Tuch was the only VGK forward out, but it was just a rest day according to head coach Pete DeBoer. (VHN)
DeBoer says he’s ready to go for his first full season with the Golden Knights. With video. (News3LV)
We said this months ago, but it bears repeating that Cody Glass has to take a step forward this season. Especially coming off season-ending knee surgery. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
NHL
I’m a regular reader of Elliotte Friedman’s 31 Thoughts columns. Not only is he extremely plugged in when it comes to the league, his takes tend to be well thought out. If you haven’t read one before, start now. If you do read, here’s the latest. (Sportsnet)
Welcome to the Honda Division Golden Knights Fans! No, I’m not kidding. The NHL has sold the sponsorship title to all four divisions this year. (NHL.com)
The Seattle Kraken named former Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill Assistant GM to Ron Francis yesterday, and also added former Chicago Blackhawks VP of Player Personnel Norm Maciver as Director of Player Personnel. (Buffalo News)
Hockeyverse
Team USA wins gold! A 2-0 blanking of Canada in the gold medal game at the WJC saw the US save its best game for last. (ESPN)
Here’s some Canadian reaction to the game (CBC)
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Tom’s Daily: Zach Whitecloud growing; HSK preapre for camp

Tom’s Daily: Zach Whitecloud is increasing his role; Dubois trade rumors; Henderson Silver Knights prepare for training camp; NWHL will bubble up; more.
VGK
Zach Whitecloud is growing his role with the Vegas Golden Knights this season, and it’s good to see for the young defenseman. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Henderson Silver Knights have rounded out the coaching staff and are preparing to open training camp. (KLAS)
NHL
According to TSN’s Frank Seravalli, Canadian teams will actually fly less this year. The more you know. (TSN)
Pierre-Luc Dubois scored last night, but he also didn’t play very much. Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella has denied benching him. Either way, this looks like two semi trucks headed right at each other. Not good. (TSN)
What is the trade market like for Dubois anyway? Lyle Richardson took a good look at it. (Spector’s Hockey)
Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Calvert wears a pink visor. Here’s why. (ColoradoHockeyNow)
Hockeyverse
The NWHL is going to bubble up for the season in Lake Placid, NY. (Sportsnet)
Kim Davis, the NHL’s Senior Executive Vice President of Social Impact, says equality in the NHL is a ‘movement, not a moment’. (NBCSports)
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Tom’s Daily: Alex Tuch Skates; Nick Holden Gone; Chance Bobble!

Tom’s Daily: Alex Tuch skates; Nick Holden gone; New Chance bobblehead; NHL season predictions; Larkin gets the “C” in Detroit and much more.
VGK
Alex Tuch remains day-to-day, but did skate yesterday and could be back for the season opener on Thursday. (CBS Sports)
Here’s why the Golden Knights were able to part ways with Nick Holden. (VHN)
COVID-19 is no joke, and the Vegas Golden Knights know you have to take it seriously. Hopefully the team stays away from the dreaded virus. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
I’m a bobblehead guy. I have several bobbleheads that chronicle my journey through hockey and some others that are just a lot of fun to have. So I’m pretty excited to see this new one featuring Chance the Golden Knights mascot. (News3LV)
NHL
Everybody makes predictions this time of year, and ours will be coming soon. But for now, here’s NHL.com’s season predictions. (NHL.com)
Hockey Triple-Header? Hockey Triple-Header! Today is the day and NBC Sports has wall-to-wall coverage for its US audience today. (NBC Sports)
A total of 27 players on nine teams tested positive so far for COVID-19 out of 12,000 tests. Of course, the Dallas Stars were hit the worst having to reschedule the season opener. (Yahoo! Sports)
Dylan Larkin has been named the 37th captain in Detroit Red Wings history. The list is long and distinguished. (TSN)
Hockeyverse
This week’s 31 thoughts from Elliotte Friedman. (Sportsnet)
NHL coach lip reading will not be a thing this year as staff on the bench wears masks. (TSN)
The IIHF said it remains committed to Belarus co-hosting the next world championships despite other co-host Latvia protesting because of Belarussian crackdowns on opposition groups in the country by leader Alexander Lukashenko. (Fox Sports)
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Tom’s Daily: Vegas Cuts Holden, Nine More; Dallas Back on the Ice

Tom’s Daily: Vegas Golden Knights trim roster by ten, including Nick Holden; Lake Tahoe game officially announced; Dallas Stars finally back on the ice; Evander Kane is bankrupt; more.
VGK
Ten Vegas Golden Knights players were placed on waivers to get the team’s roster down for the start of the NHL season this week. A few surprise names were on there including Nick Holden, but it’s not the end of the road for anyone waived by the VGK. (Vegas Golden Knights)
The NHL has officially announced the outdoor game for the Golden Knights in Lake Tahoe. (NHL.com)
NHL
Dallas is finally getting back on the ice after COVID-19 stopped everything cold. (ESPN.com)
Evander Kane has declared… BANKRUPTCY! But he doesn’t want to talk about it unlike Michael Scott. (SanJoseHockeyNow)
The waiver wire was chock full of surprises which because of the pandemic are not really surprises. Corey Perry, Loui Eriksson and more are now floating in NHL limbo. (TSN)
Hockeyverse
At his media avail yesterday, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said it would be cheaper not to have a season. While that may be true, the league soldiers on through the pandemic. (LA Times)
Mike Milbury will not be returning to NBC’s NHL coverage this year. Finally! (Baltimore Sun)
Potential fantasy hockey sleepers and busts for your draft tonight. (Sports Illustrated)
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