Daily Nuggets: Ryan Merkley Requests Trade, Golden Knights Getting Healthy?

It appears as if the Vegas Golden Knights are starting to get healthier. According to both CapFriendly and the NHL's Offical Media Site, Jack Eichel has been removed from injured reserve, and Kaedan Korczak, Byron Froese, Brayden Pachal, and Jonas Rondbjerg have been reassigned to the Henderson Silver Knights. This could mean one of, if not all of- Eichel, Paul Cotter, Jonathan Marchessault, Daniil Miromanov, and Shea Theodore could be returning.

We will have to see today at practice, starting at 11:00 a.m. from City National Arena. Follow @OKrepps85 on Twitter for updates.

Vegas Golden Knights

Vegas: We are of the opinion that if the Golden Knights are going to call up Laurent Brossoit, now would be the time. A seven-game homestand awaits.

New Year: The five biggest surprises surrounding the Vegas Golden Knights in 2022, and five bold predictions for 2023.

WJC: A reminder that the 2023 World Juniors semi-finals start tonight with all four Golden Knights prospects in action.

Clip of the Day: Slick little Tage Thompson pass to Alex Tuch.

NHL News, Trade Rumors, and National Hockey Now

WJC: The hype surrounding Consensus 2023 first overall pick Connor Bedard is growing as he has 21 points in eight games. Could the race to the bottom for Bedard prompt some January trades across the National Hockey League?

Vancouver: As the Canucks continue to lose games, Connor Bedard in Vancouver might be a likely reality. With the Canucks, San Jose Sharks, and Anaheim Ducks, I think it is very likely Bedard will end up in the same division as the Golden Knights next season.

San Jose: Ryan Merkley has requested a trade out of the San Jose Sharks organization.

Detroit: Former 25-goal scorer Jakub Vrana has been placed on waivers by the Detroit Red Wings.

New York: The New York Rangers have extended forward Jimmy Vesey to a two-year deal.

Florida: Matthew Tkachuk went full rockstar mode and scored a hat-trick Tuesday night for the Florida Panthers.

Toronto: Auston Matthews has become the fastest Toronto Maple Leafs player to reach 500 points.