Daily Nuggets: Marchand Throws Tantrum, NHL Trade Rumors

The Vegas Golden Knights are off to a strong start in their season-high seven-game homestand, Brad Marchand is angry, and more NHL trade rumors are kicking up. That and more on a Friday edition of Daily Knights Nuggets. 

Vegas Golden Knights

Vegas: The Golden Knights put up a dominant effort against the Pittsburgh Penguins Thursday night and won 5-2.

The VGK managed a three-goal first period, Adin Hill was strong, and both Paul Cotter and Jack Eichel had monster games in their returns.

Youtube: Catch the 60-second Golden Knights postgame recap from Owen Krepps inside T-Mobile Arena.

T-Mobile: Game one is in the books for the Golden Knight's current crucial seven-game homestand.

Sunrise: Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson has been named to the 2023 NHL All-Star Game. It looks like head coach Bruce Cassidy will join him. More on this later today. In the meantime, you can vote for the remaining All-Stars on NHL.com.

WJC: The 2023 World Juniors wrapped up last night with Team Canada winning Gold in dramatic fashion. Arizona Coyotes prospect Dylan Guenther scored in overtime to win Gold. Four Golden Knights prospects participated in the tournament, and three medaled. We will have more on the 2023 WJC later today too.

Freemont Street: A reminder that the Golden Knights fan festival will take place this Sunday on Freemont Street.

Clip of the Day: Brad Marchand was not happy with officials for not getting a call. He eventually took a penalty himself.

NHL News, Trade Rumors, and National Hockey Now

NHL Trade Rumors: Ryan Merkley has reportedly requested a trade out of San Jose. What is his value?

Washington: Did Martin Fehevary just score off of his own helmet for the Washington Capitals?

Nashville: The Nashville Predators relied on Juuse Saros to make 64 (!) saves in their win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

Montreal: Montreal Canadiens prospect Joshua Roy set up the game-winning Golden goal in the WJC.

Pittsburgh: Tim Hortons and Sidney Crosby have teamed up for another neat advertisement.

Boston: The Boston Bruins have placed Jake DeBruk on LTIR and recalled Chris Wagner.