Daily Nuggets: Golden Knights Shouldn’t Trade Karlsson; Marner Updates

Good morning, folks. On Friday, more details crawled out of the woodwork about the trade talks between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Oh, and the secret third team. However, if they want Marner, they’ll have to shed salary first– but William Karlsson cannot be the cap casualty.

Elsewhere in the Daily Nuggets, an American folk hero announced his retirement from the NHL. The Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens reflect on their interest in Golden Knights pending RFA defenseman Nic Hague. The Florida Panthers pummeled the Edmonton Oilers, and Brad Marchand set an impressive record in the process.

Golden Knights News

Hear ye, hear ye. On Friday, James Mirtle of The Athletic reported that the Golden Knights and the Toronto Maple Leafs resumed Mitch Marner trade talks at the 2025 Trade Deadline. Only this time around, there was a third team involved: the Carolina Hurricanes.

So, we know that the interest between the Golden Knights and Marner is– or, at least, was– mutual. However, unless Marner wants to be a $9 million player, the Golden Knights will have to shed salary to be able to afford him. However, amidst rumors and speculation, they should avoid trading William Karlsson at all costs.

NHL News, Rumors, & National Hockey Now

Sportsnet: On Monday, the Florida Panthers didn’t just beat the Edmonton Oilers on the scoresheet– they beat them physically and mentally, too. Even before the game went off the rails, the Oilers were undisciplined, and that was their undoing.

Sportsnet: The old guard’s still got it– Brad Marchand and Corey Perry have taken turns scoring important goals through three games this series. In Game 3 on Monday, Marchand set a record, becoming the oldest player to score in the first three games of a Stanley Cup Final.

The Athletic ($): This year’s Stanley Cup Final is shaping up to be an instant classic, but we’ve been treated to some truly excellent hockey this postseason. Sean McIndoe looks back on the 15 finished series and ranks how entertainingthey were.

RMNB: So long, Captain America. After a 16-year career, TJ Oshie officially announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday.

Florida Hockey Now: A broken goal horn could have hung around the Panthers’ necks like an albatross. Instead, they pummelled the Edmonton Oilers to a new sound. The goal horn is eligible to come off IR for Game 4.

Montreal Hockey Now: The Canadiens are reportedly interested in Golden Knights pending RFA Nic Hague. But should they be? Does he move the needle?

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Nic Hague isn’t the only Restricted Free Agent that the rebuilding Penguins want. They need an infusion of youth, and New York Rangers defenseman K’Andre Miller fits the bill.

New York Islanders Hockey Now: The Isles continue to fill out their coaching staff. On Monday, the team announced two more bench hires.

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