Daily Nuggets: Hague Trade Rumors; Pietrangelo Injury Concerns

Good morning, folks. The Vegas Golden Knights dominated the news cycle on Saturday. Details about the Mitch-Marner-Blockbuster-That-Wasn’t continue to come out of the woodwork. The Golden Knights are receiving interest on the RFA rights of defenseman Nic Hague. And some concerning news broke on Friday regarding the health of Alex Pietrangelo.

Elsewhere in the Daily Nuggets, pending Free Agent Mitch Marner weighs his options on where to sign. The New York Islanders consider who to take first overall in the NHL Entry Draft. Spencer Carbery took home the Jack Adams Award, and Sam Bennett is the talk of the league for all the wrong reasons.

Golden Knights News

On Friday’s episode of the 32 Thoughts Podcast, Elliotte Friedman broke some unfortunate news regarding Alex Pietrangelo’s health. The veteran defenseman is reportedly dealing with an injury that could keep him out for the start of the season and perhaps the 2026 Olympics.

By now, it’s old news that the Golden Knights and the Toronto Maple Leafs discussed a potential Mitch Marner trade last offseason. However, new details have come to light. Apparently, an Original Misfit was initially included in those trade talks.

Trade chatter continues to sweep through the league. With no free salary cap to give Nic Hague a well-deserved raise, the Golden Knights are shopping his RFA frights. There are several interested parties, but the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens are the frontrunners.

NHL News, Rumors, & National Hockey Now

Sportsnet: Another day, another award. On Saturday, the league announced that Spencer Carbery of the Washington Capitals won the Jack Adams Award.

Sportsnet: This postseason, Sam Bennett’s antics rapidly became the talk of the NHL. He’s a physical center who likes to play on the edge– but how far is too far? Should the league come down harder on Bennett?

The Athletic ($): It’s the summer of Mitch Marner– he’s the Free Agency headliner, and everyone wants in on the action. But how hard should the teams pursue him?

Florida Hockey Now: In the words of Bob Dylan, “The times, they are a-changin.’” The Rat King, Brad Marchand, longtime Boston Bruin, became the Panthers’ savior on Friday night. Former enemies surround him on all sides, but he’s fitting right in.

Detroit Hockey Now: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Forty years ago, the Detroit Red Wings became pop culture icons.

New York Islanders Hockey Now: All eyes turn to the Isles as they wine and dine the top prospects. With the first pick in the NHL Entry Draft, it’s the dealer’s choice, and they’re keeping their options open.