Pro Hockey Rumors

The Vegas Golden Knights will be without Zach Whitecloud for at least the start of the year after the defender underwent successful hand surgery. The team has officially announced that Whitecloud is week-to-week, although reports say he could be out for as long as six months. This would be a huge blow for Whitecloud, who’s suffered a string of injuries going back to the start … [Read more...] about Zach Whitecloud Undergoes Surgery, Out Week-to-Week

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo had a scary moment during last night’s season-opening victory against the San Jose Sharks, one where he took a Nic Hague shot up high. The result, as reported by The Athletic’s Jesse Granger, was that Pietrangelo was bleeding “a lot.” Granger adds that Pietrangelo was able to “skate off” the ice and “seemed fine” given the … [Read more...] about Latest On Alex Pietrangelo

Vegas Golden Knights winger Brett Howden was issued a two-game suspension today for an illegal check to the head of Seattle Kraken winger Brandon Tanev in last night’s game, per the NHL Department of Player Safety. In the short term, expect a domino effect for the Golden Knights. With winger William Carrier also injured in their season-opening win, head coach Bruce Cassidy said … [Read more...] about Brett Howden Suspended Two Games For Illegal Check To The Head

Per The Athletic’s Jesse Granger, Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy has confirmed that forward Maxime Comtois has been released from his PTO. Cassidy explained that the team was pleased with how Pavel Dorofeyev and Paul Cotter performed in the preseason, and as a result, did not have a spot to spare for Comtois. Comtois played in four preseason games and averaged … [Read more...] about Updates On Comtois, Korczak, Whitecloud, Martinez

While there have been many players who had been in training camps on tryout deals cut over the past week or so, there are quite a few whose fates have not yet been determined.  Here’s a rundown of players who are still on PTO agreements with their respective teams. Boston Bruins F Danton Heinen Edmonton Oilers F Adam Erne F Sam Gagner Gagner did not play in the preseason as he … [Read more...] about Players Still On Training Camp Tryouts