Daily Nuggets: Defensive Adjustments, Thornton’s New Role, and Tkachuk’s Big Night

The Vegas Golden Knights will play game three of a four-game road trip Saturday afternoon against the Detroit Red Wings. The VGK will play at Little Ceasars Arena, one of the newer arenas in the NHL. The Golden Knight's own Gary Lawless asked members of the team their thoughts on the arena.

"It's cool even with it being a new rink; they have a lot of stuff on the walls that show what they have done. I was pretty fortunate to play at the Joe (Joe Louis Arena) my first couple of years, so that was definitely special," said Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore.

LCA is at the top of my list in terms of the arenas I want to visit the most. It's a shame I was too young to ever experience Joe Louis.

Elsewhere in the NHL, Bruins broadcaster Jack Edwards has apologized for some of his comments, Brady Tkachuk had an eventful night, and the Golden Knight's defense is at a loss without Alex Pietrangelo.

Vegas Golden Knights

Pacific: A closer look at all the teams in the Pacific Division and how they are playing as we enter December.

Vegas: Without Alex Pietrangelo, the Vegas Golden Knight's defense has struggled immensely. 

Clip of the Day: What a night for Brady Tkachuk last night. A Gordie Howe hat-trick, 100 career NHL goals, and the OT winner.

NHL News, Trade Rumors, and National Hockey Now

Boston: Bruins broadcaster Jack Edwards has apologized for his rude comments to Lightning forward Pat Maroon.

Calgary: For the Flames to get back to a Stanley Cup Contending team, they need Jakob Markstrom to re-discover his game.

Dallas: It's not just Jason Robertson who has impressed this season for the Dallas Stars.

San Jose: At 43 years of age, Joe Thornton still has a role in the NHL and with the San Jose Sharks.

Washington: A closer look as to how much injuries have impacted the Washington Capitals this season.

Philly: Are Flyers head coach John Tortorella and general manager Chuck Fletcher on the same page?

Nashville: The NHL has rescheduled two of the Nashville Predators games that were canceled due to a water leak at Bridgestone Arena.

Tampa Bay: The Lightning have placed 6-foot-6 defenseman Phil Myers on waivers. He was acquired in the Ryan McDonagh trade.