en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Vegas Golden Knights Podcasts https://sportspyder.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/podcasts Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:41:20 GMT https://sportspyder.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/episodes/5725479 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/episodes/5725479 <p>Travel, fatigue and a variety of other elements typical come into play when teams, like VGK, have scheduled losses on their schedule.  Being the Western Conference champions, the Golden Knights will have a target on their back and teams will have them circled on the schedule.  VGK will have some baked in losses.   We also discuss some strong stats from the John Tortorella Era (30 games.)  VGK was solid on the rush and with high danger shots.  Ryan Craig was with the parent club during the playoffs and hopefully he took notes.  And, who will Craig hitch his wagon to this season?  What player or players are most important to him on this team? </p> <p><i><strong>FANDUEL DISCLAIMER</strong>: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit </i><a href="http://fanduel.com/RG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>FanDuel.com/RG</i></a><i> (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit </i><a href="http://ccpg.org/chat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ccpg.org/chat</i></a><i> (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit </i><a href="http://ksgamblinghelp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ksgamblinghelp.com</i></a><i> (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)</i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:54:03 GMT Locked On Podcast Network https://sportspyder.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/episodes/5725017 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/episodes/5725017 <p>The Athletic rates tiers of projected Hall of Famers.  Alex Pietrangelo is semi-retired as the Golden Knights placed him on LTIR with multiple lingering injuries.  But it appears Petro is a can't miss Hall of Famer with two Stanley Cups, a former captain, and a tough defenseman.  Mark Stone needs to round out his career and Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner have to do more, but we feel their best days are ahead of them. In the Pacific Division, Seattle and Vancouver have the largest projected cap space remaining, the Golden Knights have the least amount of room.  We look at teams in the Pacific and how much room they have to make deals now or at the trade deadline.  We also look at where some of the inaugural season VGK players are at today. </p> <p><i><strong>FANDUEL DISCLAIMER</strong>: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? 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Dylan Larkin's name keeps floating around and the Golden Knights are one of four teams that have reached out about a deal for the star center.  However, Detroit says it now wants a team's star center in exchange.  And, VGK will not part with Jack Eichel, who has a new contract that takes effect this season.  And a poll of 19,000 fans ranks teams that will not win a Stanley Cup over the next decade. </p> <p><i><strong>FANDUEL DISCLAIMER</strong>: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit </i><a href="http://fanduel.com/RG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>FanDuel.com/RG</i></a><i> (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit </i><a href="http://ccpg.org/chat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ccpg.org/chat</i></a><i> (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit </i><a href="http://ksgamblinghelp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ksgamblinghelp.com</i></a><i> (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)</i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit </i><a href="http://fanduel.com/RG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>FanDuel.com/RG</i></a><i> (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit </i><a href="http://ccpg.org/chat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ccpg.org/chat</i></a><i> (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit </i><a href="http://ksgamblinghelp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ksgamblinghelp.com</i></a><i> (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)</i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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The Golden Knights tax edge gives them an unfair advantage.  We talked about Macklin Celebrini's new contract of $18.8 million AAV.  He loses close to $3 million of his salary annually due to California's state income tax.   How will high-tax teams continue to compete.   We talk about VGK players who were in fights this past season.  The Golden Knights were involved in 20 fights but Jeremy Lauzon and now-departed Keegan Kolesar particpated in half of them.  And, we discuss whether the Golden Knights take on the personality of their coach Ryan Craig when it comes to physicality. </p> <p> </p> <p><i><strong>FANDUEL DISCLAIMER</strong>: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit </i><a href="http://fanduel.com/RG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>FanDuel.com/RG</i></a><i> (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit </i><a href="http://ccpg.org/chat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ccpg.org/chat</i></a><i> (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit </i><a href="http://ksgamblinghelp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ksgamblinghelp.com</i></a><i> (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)</i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit </i><a href="http://fanduel.com/RG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>FanDuel.com/RG</i></a><i> (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit </i><a href="http://ccpg.org/chat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ccpg.org/chat</i></a><i> (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit </i><a href="http://ksgamblinghelp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ksgamblinghelp.com</i></a><i> (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)</i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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They really clicked together in Calgary, but have not been able to find the chemistry yet.  They need to become the top pairing eventually, because their contracts are lenghty.  And we look at the August calendar ahead for VGK.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p> Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:53:07 GMT Locked On Podcast Network https://sportspyder.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/episodes/5704445 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/episodes/5704445 <p>We look at reasons why the VGK power play collapsed during the Stanley Cup Final.  VGK's scoring percentage with the man advantage in the Cup Final was just 11.1%.  During the regular season, the Golden Knights were ranked sixth on the power play.   What will Ryan Craig do to fix the power play in his initial season?  It appears Houston is next up in expansion. But it won't be for another four years.  And, Chris turns back the clock to a decade ago with the first NHL open house in Las Vegas. </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p> Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:33:44 GMT Locked On Podcast Network https://sportspyder.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/episodes/5701514 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/episodes/5701514 <p>Carter Hart has a lot to prove in the final year of his two-year contract.  He started all 22 games in the playoffs last season and enters the season as VGK's top goalie.  Hart has earned more than $16m in his career and is banking on a solid season before free agency.  His checkered past with Team Canada could hold him back from making a lot of money as a free agent next summer. He will be looking for a long-term contract and will be 28 years old this season.  We talk about goalie tandems - and VGK needs to be stronger in the net this season.  The defensive structure has to tighten up as well to help its goaltenders.  And, it's WTF day with your comments. </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit </i><a href="http://fanduel.com/RG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>FanDuel.com/RG</i></a><i> (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit </i><a href="http://ccpg.org/chat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ccpg.org/chat</i></a><i> (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit </i><a href="http://ksgamblinghelp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ksgamblinghelp.com</i></a><i> (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)</i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Ward said he wants to become an NHL head coach.  He was promoted to head coach of the Henderson Silver Knights of the AHL following Ryan Craig's promotion to the Golden Knights.  Ward has been an assistant in both in AHL and NHL with the Golden Knights organization.   We look at what was the best offseason move by VGK.  And, is Patrik Laine worth a PTO in Las Vegas. </p> <p><i><strong>FANDUEL DISCLAIMER</strong>: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? 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First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit </i><a href="http://fanduel.com/RG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>FanDuel.com/RG</i></a><i> (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit </i><a href="http://ccpg.org/chat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ccpg.org/chat</i></a><i> (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit </i><a href="http://ksgamblinghelp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ksgamblinghelp.com</i></a><i> (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)</i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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We talk about some comments Bruce Cassidy made about Pavel Dorofeyev recently.  And how Doro will be under a microscope in New York.  And it's WTF Day with comments from our fans. </p> <p><i><strong>FANDUEL DISCLAIMER</strong>: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit </i><a href="http://fanduel.com/RG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>FanDuel.com/RG</i></a><i> (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit </i><a href="http://ccpg.org/chat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ccpg.org/chat</i></a><i> (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit </i><a href="http://ksgamblinghelp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ksgamblinghelp.com</i></a><i> (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)</i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:49:58 GMT Locked On Podcast Network https://sportspyder.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/episodes/5679235 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/episodes/5679235 <p>VGK will have the fourth easiest schedule this upcoming season.  We thought the schedule was favorable when it first came out, but this reinforces what we thought.  The Edmonton Oilers will have the easiest schedule in the Pacific Division.  Toronto has the toughest schedule in the league.  We discuss what we believe is Victor Olafsson's ceiling and floor.  We realize he will start on the third line, but we could see him moving up in the lineup at times.  Olafsson will also be utilized on the power play due to his lethal one-timer.  And, we discuss Keegan Kolesar's new role in Detroit.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:03:09 GMT Locked On Podcast Network https://sportspyder.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/episodes/5673172 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/episodes/5673172 <p>Focus on Pavel Dorofeyev and the impact of the trade to the Rangers, what we feel he can do in New York, and the void left with VGK since his departure.  </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT Locked On Podcast Network https://sportspyder.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/episodes/5670337 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/episodes/5670337 <p>Ryan Craig was ranked 30th out of 32 NHL head coaches in the annual poll by The Hockey News.  Craig is still an unproven assistant in NHL circles.  He will have to earn respect in his head coaching stint. He could stabilize the Golden Knights locker room and find success this season.  He knows both the veterans and prospects.  We discuss who could benefit the most with Craig's arrival.  And we look at who we feel could lead this team in goals this season. </p> <p> </p> <p><i><strong>FANDUEL DISCLAIMER</strong>: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit </i><a href="http://fanduel.com/RG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>FanDuel.com/RG</i></a><i> (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit </i><a href="http://ccpg.org/chat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ccpg.org/chat</i></a><i> (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit </i><a href="http://ksgamblinghelp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ksgamblinghelp.com</i></a><i> (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)</i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit </i><a href="http://fanduel.com/RG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>FanDuel.com/RG</i></a><i> (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit </i><a href="http://ccpg.org/chat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ccpg.org/chat</i></a><i> (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit </i><a href="http://ksgamblinghelp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ksgamblinghelp.com</i></a><i> (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)</i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit </i><a href="http://fanduel.com/RG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>FanDuel.com/RG</i></a><i> (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit </i><a href="http://ccpg.org/chat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ccpg.org/chat</i></a><i> (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit </i><a href="http://ksgamblinghelp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ksgamblinghelp.com</i></a><i> (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)</i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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His contract with AHL Henderson ran out and George McPhee said this week that teams were inquiring about wanting to interview the on-the-rise coach for head coaching positions.  When it came down to it, Craig held all the cards.  It was either hire him as the head coach now, or he would leave for another opportunity.  Ultimately John Tortorella was sent packing, and Craig takes over the reins as the Golden Knights head coach.  VGK will open with the Conor Bedard-less Chicago Blackhawks on opening night.  The remainder of the NHL schedule will be released today. And we discuss what the impact of an 84-game schedule might have on an aging VGK roster. </p> <p><i><strong>FANDUEL DISCLAIMER</strong>: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? 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First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit </i><a href="http://fanduel.com/RG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>FanDuel.com/RG</i></a><i> (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit </i><a href="http://ccpg.org/chat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ccpg.org/chat</i></a><i> (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit </i><a href="http://ksgamblinghelp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>ksgamblinghelp.com</i></a><i> (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)</i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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