The post Mark Stone Cleared For Full Contact at Golden Knights’ Practice appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Now that the drama in Arizona seems to have been resolved (at least for now), the longest-running joke in the NHL has to be the injury status of Mark Stone and the Vegas Golden Knights’ continual abuse of an LTIR loophole that allows Stone to return every year for Game 1 of the playoffs. Right on cue, GM Kelly McCrimmon revealed that Stone was cleared for full practice on Saturday. It’s not been confirmed, but the belief is that Stone is trending towards being available for the opening ni ..read more

The post Trade Acquisitions That Could Shape 2023-24 NHL Playoff Success appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. As the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs get underway on Saturday, some players will make their playoff debuts with new teams. The Stanley Cup Playoffs often show whether an NHL Trade Deadline acquisition was worth it or not. In this article, I will be discussing three NHL trade acquisitions that could shape postseason success. Who do you think will boost their new teams’ chances of success? Who will ascend to Lord Stanley's throne? ???? Fill out your #StanleyCup Playoffs Bracket Challenge ..read more

The post Fans Bash Golden Knights’ Predictable News on Mark Stone Injury appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Vegas Golden Knights offered an injury update on Mark Stone on Friday, predictably sharing that he’s been cleared to practice and will join the team in a non-contact jersey. As expected, fans were quick to react to the post, noting that Stone is getting healthy just in time for the playoffs. Mark Stone has been cleared to practice with the team on the ice as he continues to recover from a lacerated spleen sustained on February 20. Stone is expected to participate in a non-contact j ..read more

The post Golden Knights Sign Noah Hanifin to Long-Term Extension appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Vegas Golden Knights have signed defenseman Noah Hanifin to an eight-year contract extension. The team announced the news on Thursday and reports are that the deal is worth $7.35 million per season, reports Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic. Chris Johnston reports the Hanifin extension is front-loaded and includes signing bonuses. It will pay him a little less than $30 million across the first three seasons. We Noah guy that’s sticking around for a while ???? The Golden Knights have si ..read more

The post Noah Hanifin Sets Record Straight on Nasty Trade Deadline Rumor appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. In a recent article by Eric Francis of Sportsnet, he cites former Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanfin who said, “I was never holding the Flames hostage.” This was in response to nasty rumors that Hanifin had made it extremely difficult for the Flames to sign him or trade him and get the best return at this season’s NHL Trade Deadline. Responding to speculation that he was using too much leverage and dictating how the deadline would go for the Flames when it came to trying to get a solid ..read more

The post Top 5 Winners of the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. With the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline having come and gone, there are a few teams that stand out as true winners of this year’s deadline. Focusing exclusively on trade transactions, signings, and extensions have not been factored in. Which teams made the best use of the deadline? Who bought at the right time, found the right piece, or took advantage of the market? Who sold high and accumulated the best assets? Here are the Top 5 Winners of the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline. The Carolina Hurricanes: Finally Bought at t ..read more

The post Golden Knights Make Deadline Splash, Trade for Sharks’ Tomas Hertl appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. In a shocking last-minute trade just under the wire at this season’s NHL Trade Deadline, Tomas Hertl has been traded from the San Jose Sharks to the Vegas Golden Knights. This marks another significant acquisition for Vegas, who proves their relentless drive to make big splashes hasn’t diminished despite being the defending Stanley Cup Champions. The return will see the Sharks retain salary for six seasons. Officially, the trade is for a first-round pick in 2025, David Edstrom (Vegas ..read more

The post Noah Hanifin Extension With Golden Knights In Works appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Vegas Golden Knights made headlines this week making multiple splashes on the trade market. First, they acquired Anthony Mantha from the Washington Capitals for draft picks. Second, they went out and acquired Noah Hanifin from the Calgary Flames. Both moves set up the Golden Knights to be one of the strongest teams heading into the postseason. While Hanifin is a pending unrestricted free agent, it seems like a long-term extension is coming down the pipe sooner rather than later.  ???? @Sta ..read more

The post Who Is Daniil Miromanov, The Newest Calgary Flames Defender? appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Trade deadline season is officially upon us. While the deadline doesn’t come until March 8th, teams decided to get active just two days before. Arguably the biggest trade of the day, was Noah Hanifin being shipped to the Vegas Golden Knights. While the deal is massive and helps bolster the Golden Knights’ blue line, one player the Calgary Flames received in return was defenceman Daniil Miromanov. A few hours later, Miromanov agreed to a two-year extension with the Flames with a $1.25 annual ..read more

The post Golden Knights Acquire Anthony Mantha in Trade from Capitals appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. In hopes of clinching another Stanley Cup, the Vegas Golden Knights have made a trade with the Washington Capitals to acquire Anthony Mantha. According to reports, the return from Vegas is a second-round pick in 2024 and a fourth-round selection in 2026. Washington is retaining 50% of Mantha’s salary in the trade. Anthony Mantha goes from Washington to Vegas for a second-round pick and a fourth-round pick. — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 5, 2024 Mantha was drafted 20th overall in ..read more