{"id":442994,"date":"2024-06-18T09:00:35","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T13:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=442994"},"modified":"2024-06-18T08:13:39","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T12:13:39","slug":"vegas-golden-knights-latest-news-and-rumours-report-the-knightcap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/06\/18\/vegas-golden-knights-latest-news-and-rumours-report-the-knightcap\/","title":{"rendered":"The Vegas Golden Knights Latest News and Rumours Report, the Knightcap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Welcome to Last Word&#8217;s coverage of the Vegas Golden Knights hockey club. We <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are proud to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> bring you a (soon to be) regular segment known as &#8216;The Knightcap.&#8217; Like much of our coverage, we aim to bring you the latest news and provide detailed hockey analysis on the Vegas Golden Knights players and throughout the organization. So, buckle up ladies and gentlemen as we take you on a journey across the great divide known affectionately as hockey in the desert. And what better way to kick-start our journey than with a juicy hockey-related trade rumour?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>In Vegas Golden Knights Rumours, Mitch Marner Is on the Radar<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It all started this past week with a fairly simple <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/thehockeynews.com\/nhl\/toronto-maple-leafs\/latest-news\/a-lot-of-people-suspect-vegas-golden-knights-will-be-around-mitch-marner-talk-around-maple-leafs-star-wont-go-away\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">quote<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> from Sportsnet\u2019s Elliotte Friedman on a local Toronto Maple Leafs talk show. Then came the inevitable flood of <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=mitch+marner+vgk&amp;rlz=1CABASQ_enUS1101&amp;oq=mitch+marner+vgk&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBCDMzNTNqMGoxqAIAsAIA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#ip=1\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">think pieces<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> that such rumours invariably spawn, debating the pros or cons of bringing him to the team. We won&#8217;t dive into that muck because, at this point, it is basically back-of-envelope doodling. Doodling that, if you\u2019re <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcphege01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-18_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">George McPhee<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> or Kelly McCrimmon, makes absolute sense, the words \u201chypothesizing\u201d and \u201csuspect\u201d in Friedman\u2019s quote hint at this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Also, <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/audymjo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-18_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jonathan Marchessault<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/stephch02.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-18_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chandler Stephenson<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> are currently <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">in negotiations for<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> new deals with the team. There\u2019s been either basically radio silence when it comes to Marchessault, or total sustained radio silence when it comes to Stephenson. Until there\u2019s any sniff of new developments in either direction with either player, it\u2019s highly logical <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">just<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> take a deep breath<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and let things hum along at their natural pace. This seems like a big swing to make given this particular realm, but if there\u2019s anything that better signifies the Knightcap, it\u2019s big swings.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"QS37vfN4EM\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/05\/07\/nhl-rumours-vegas-golden-knights-and-winnipeg-jets\/\" target=\"_self\">NHL Rumours: Vegas Golden Knights and Winnipeg Jets<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;NHL Rumours: Vegas Golden Knights and Winnipeg Jets&#8221; &#8212; Last Word On Hockey\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/05\/07\/nhl-rumours-vegas-golden-knights-and-winnipeg-jets\/embed\/#?secret=Rs5cDI2Vkr#?secret=QS37vfN4EM\" data-secret=\"QS37vfN4EM\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019s not to say that a deal <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">absolutely<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> couldn\u2019t happen the closer we get to Fall. All one has to do is take a cursory look at <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcphege01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-18_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">George McPhee<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2019s resume since arriving in Vegas as proof enough that this <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">type of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> big, grandioso, borderline risky <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/03\/08\/vegas-makes-one-final-splash-to-close-2024-trade-deadline\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">move<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is more than plausible. From the perspective of General Manager Brad Treliving and the Toronto Maple Leafs, a team that\u2019s been hunting the Stanley Cup like Monkey D. Luffy and the One Piece, either of <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/theodsh01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-18_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Shea Theodore<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> or <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/thomplo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-18_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Logan Thompson<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is mightily tempting to snag. But right now, it is sufficient <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">just<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> give this<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a shrug emoji and go about our day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/thehockeynews.com\/nhl\/vegas-golden-knights\/latest-news\/golden-knights-prospect-ivan-morozov-signs-contract-extension-in-khl\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Former Vegas Golden Knights Prospect Ivan Morozov Staying in KHL<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Speaking of the news equivalent of a shrug emoji, a Golden Knight prospect has decided to stay in Russia. Centre Ivan Morozov recently <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/thehockeynews.com\/nhl\/vegas-golden-knights\/latest-news\/golden-knights-prospect-ivan-morozov-signs-contract-extension-in-khl\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">signed a two-year extension with Spartak Moskva of the KHL<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Moreover, he was originally drafted by the Golden Knights in the second round back in 2018. He <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">did<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> put up 23 points in 58 games with the AHL&#8217;s Henderson Silver Knights a couple of years ago. No doubt, those are somewhat solid numbers. However, when you\u2019re in the position where the organizational depth chart is occupied by <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/eicheja01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-18_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jack Eichel<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/stonema01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-18_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mark Stone<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/karlswi01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-18_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">William Karlsson<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, you have about as much chance to break the NHL roster as most people do at outwitting Lady Danbury. Here\u2019s hoping continued success in the KHL, opens up the door for a path back to the NHL at the outset of the two-year deal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/video\/music\/battle-for-vegas-announces-rosters\/vi-BB1oagZU\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rosters for Battle 4 Vegas Revealed<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This has absolutely nothing to do with on-ice action. In contrast, it involves Golden Knights players like <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/koleske01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-18_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keegan Kolesar<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/thomplo01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-18_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Logan Thompson<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, as well as former Golden Knight <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/reavery01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-18_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ryan Reaves<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, with the proceeds going to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a bunch of different<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> charities in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. Thus the mention and signal boost for anyone in the area on July 13th. Between potential signings and other noteworthy news events or hockey analysis with the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and free agency coming up within the next couple of weeks, stay tuned with us for all the latest and greatest Vegas Golden Knights news and updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Main photo: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Last Word&#8217;s coverage of the Vegas Golden Knights hockey club. 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