Daily Nuggets: Locker Room Stories Galore and Mascot Revivals

It's the last day of the Vegas Golden Knight's four-day break today, as the team will practice this morning at City National Arena at 11:00 a.m. in preparation for their Thursday game against the Florida Panthers at 7:00 p.m.

Here's what's happening around the hockey world today.

Vegas Golden Knights

Vegas: Stories from inside the Golden Knights locker room, and the "madman" Paul Cotter.

Sunrise: Three Golden Knights players who are the most deserving of attending the NHL All-Star Game alongside Logan Thompson.

Henderson: The Henderson Silver Knights will host a Las Vegas Thunder-inspired "Thunder Knight" and the original Las Vegas Thunder hockey mascot, Boom Boom, will make an appearance.

Calder Race: The NHL's rookie of the year race is seemingly down to just Logan Thompson and Matty Beniers.

Transactions: Brayden Pachal has been sent back down to the AHL, and Jake Leshyshyhn has been placed on waivers.

Florida: The Florida Panthers, the VGK's next opponent, have landed in Las Vegas, and they now have a day off in Sin City.

Clip of the Day: ICYMI, the Golden Knight's next bobblehead, will be of Shea Theodore and will debut on 1/16 against the Stars.

NHL News, Trade Rumors, and National Hockey Now

Trade Talk: Who are the top players on the NHL Trade Block from every Canadian team in the NHL?

Edmonton: Could the Edmonton Oilers be interested in the Wild's Matt Dumba?

Montreal: Recent performances by Montreal Canadiens veterans will be critical for the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline.

Washington: Butt taps are back for TJ Oshie and Tom Wilson of the Washington Capitals.

Also, inside the Washington Capital's intricate pregame tunnel routine, which is led by Alex Ovechkin.

Colorado: Mikko Rantanen and Cale Makar are frustrated after the Colorado Avalanche's most recent loss.

Pittsburgh: Tristan Jarry has been placed on IR by the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Mark Friedman has been assigned to the AHL.