Daily Nuggets: Theodore Injury Serious; Trade Rumor Update

The Vegas Golden Knights announced that they expected defenseman Shea Theodore to be out week-to-week after an injury at the 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament. However, Elliotte Friedman thinks it’ll be longer. Losing Theodore is less than ideal, but there are ways the Golden Knights can try to soften the blow. Elsewhere in the Daily Nuggets, an iconic rivalry is renewed, and Elliotte Friedman puts some rumors to bed.

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Golden Knights News

The team announced that they expected Shea Theodore to be out week-to-week. However, on yesterday’s 32 Thoughts episode, Elliotte Friedman said Theodore’s return would likely be closer to the playoffs. If true, I imagine this will be wildly popular with fans around the league.

If Theodore is out until the playoffs, that’s bad news for the Golden Knights. He’s a very hard player to replace, but they’ll have to try anyway. I have a piece going out later today about how the team might try to fill that Theodore-sized void.

Of course, the Golden Knights aren’t the only team feeling Theodore’s absence. I’m sure you all understandably care less about this, but Team Canada is in an interesting position now at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

NHL Trade Talk, News, & National Hockey Now

ESPN: Tonight, the greatest rivalry in hockey is back. At 5 p.m. today, Team USA will face Team Canada once again in a best-on-best tournament. If you think fans are excited about it, just wait until you read what the players have to say.

Sportsnet: On yesterday’s episode of the 32 Thoughts Podcast, Elliotte Friedman provided an update on the Jared McCann trade rumors. Earlier this week, it was reported that the forward could be made available at the deadline. Friedman, however, said that McCann’s name is out there not because the Kraken want to move him but because other teams are interested.

Colorado Hockey Now: If Team Canada loses the 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament, it’ll likely be because of goaltending. Mackenzie Blackwood has been one of the best goaltenders in the league since joining the Avalanche and probably should have gotten a call.

New York Islanders Hockey Now: Russ Macias breaks down why the Islanders’ power play has been such a disappointment this season.