Golden Knights Wrap: How NHL Team Got Their Names

Here’s a goofy lil’ sketch for your Friday.

Oh, and so I don’t get in trouble, here are some links around the NHL.

Vegas Hockey Now

Debate Time: After missing the playoffs last season, did the Golden Knights even improve this offseason?

Lines: Here are our predictions for the Vegas Golden Knights 2022-23 line combinations.

Alberta: Turns out Logan Thompson and Adin Hill went to middle school together.

Rookies: Which Golden Knights prospects could make the jump to the NHL in 2022-23?

NHL News and National Hockey Now

BREAKING: Just as I finished typing this up, the Vancouver Canucks resigned JT Miller to a massive contract.

Dallas: A big-name restricted free agent has been signed in Dallas with Jake Oettinger. Three years $4 million per.

Montreal: The Montreal Canadiens have to resign Kirby Dach as an RFA.

Ranking the Canadiens’ five most valuable players.

Florida: Is Aaron Ekblad a top-five defenseman in the NHL? (No).

San Jose: What can Luke Kunin bring to the San Jose Sharks?

Signings: A couple of late signings have been made we gear up for training camp. The Edmonton Oilers have signed Ryan Murray, and Winnipeg Jets signed Sam Gagner. James Neal (CBJ), and Jimmy Vesey (NYR) have also signed PTOs.

NHN: We’re hiring! The National Hockey Now family is looking for writers in Dallas, Columbus, Los Angeles, and Buffalo. Email jobs@nationalhockeynow.com if you are interested.