Here at The Hockey Writers, we compiled predictions from our writers for the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Twenty-five of our writers contributed their predictions on the Stanley Cup Quarterfinals (Eastern Conference and Western Conference here). Then for the semifinals, 30 of our writers predicted which team would win each series (Eastern Conference and Western Conference […]

This is Part 2 of 2 of a collaboration between New York Rangers writer Tom Dianora and Vegas Golden Knights writer Shayna Goldman about the Rangers’ preparations for the upcoming NHL Expansion Draft that will be conducted June 18-20. Part 1 can be found here. The flaws of the Rangers’ defense became even more glaringly […]

This is Part 2 of 4 in a series analyzing how the teams within each division must make changes to their roster prior to the expansion draft to either make themselves exposure eligible or best protect their assets. Part 1, the Pacific Division, can be found here. Expansion Draft Parameters As it was explained in Part 1 […]

This is Part 1 of 4 in a series analyzing how the teams within each division must make changes to their roster prior to the expansion draft to either make themselves exposure eligible, or best protect their assets. Expansion Draft Parameters Every team must meet certain parameters set by the National Hockey League for the 2017 […]

The Vegas Golden Knights signed free agent forward Vadim Shipachyov to a two-year contract with a $4.5 million average annual value. Shipachyov is the second player in Golden Knights history, joining Reid Duke. Golden Knights’ General Manager George McPhee spoke of the signing: Vadim is a highly skilled playmaker who has had an impressive career […]

  Often deemed too small by NHL scouts and executives, undersized players frequently have a harder time breaking into the National Hockey League. Many are overlooked and go undrafted since they do not fit the traditional mold of a professional hockey player. However, smaller players have found their way into the NHL and made history. […]

Here at The Hockey Writers, we compiled predictions from 25 of our writers for the 2017 Stanley Cup Quarterfinals. We predicted both the winning teams, plus the series length. Our first-round predictions were broken down into two parts: the Western Conference and Eastern Conference. How Did We Do? In the Eastern Conference, the majority of our picks reflected […]

Here at The Hockey Writers, we complied predictions from 25 of our writers for the 2017 Stanley Cup Quarterfinals. We predicted both the winning teams, plus the series length. Our first-round predictions were broken down into two parts: the Western Conference and Eastern Conference. How Did We Do? For the Western Conference series, the majority […]

The National Hockey League announced that the Vegas Golden Knights will reveal their selections from the expansion draft at the 2017 NHL Awards. The NHL Awards will be held at the home of the Golden Knights, T-Mobile Arena, on June 21. The Golden Knights’ 30 selections from the expansion draft that will contribute to the […]

All NHL teams must submit a protected players list for the 2017 Expansion Draft by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on June 17. The Vegas Golden Knights will draft from teams’ exposed player lists, and their selections will be announced on June 21. Players with effective no-movement clauses (NMC) must be protected by their teams unless […]

It was announced today that the NHL will be publicizing the protected and available player lists for the 2017 Expansion Draft. The announcement comes after Bill Foley, owner of the Vegas Golden Knights, was interviewed by Puck Daddy about different aspects of their expansion and echoed the consensus from the general managers–that the lists should […]

George McPhee is the inaugural general manager for the Vegas Golden Knights. McPhee was hired last July by owner Bill Foley. Prior to joining the Golden Knights, McPhee played in the NHL for six seasons with the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils. In 1992, he became the vice president, director of hockey operations […]

The Vegas Golden Knights have to adhere to the National Hockey League’s salary cap as an official member of the league. There are specific parameters the Golden Knights will have to follow at the 2017 Expansion Draft, as well as during free agency. Based on their location in Las Vegas, the team will see the […]

The National Hockey League has expanded into unconventional markets over the years, some showing more success than others. By expanding to Las Vegas, the NHL is increasing its footprint in untraditional markets. Building a franchise in such a unique city will not be without challenges. Expansion into Unconventional Markets The NHL expanded into atypical markets […]

Barring any changes, the National Hockey League intends to keep each team’s protection list for the 2017 Expansion Draft private. At the general managers’ meetings in Boca Raton, it was discussed whether or not teams would announce their list of players protected from the Vegas Golden Knights and expansion draft. Although no final decision has […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are building a team from scratch with the opportunity to select a goaltender that will define the identity and possibly the long-term future of the team. A goaltender can be the backbone of a team, thus showing the significance of their goalie selections in the 2017 Expansion Draft. The Golden Knights […]