Locked On Golden Knights - Daily Podcast On the Vegas Golden Knights

Kelly McCrimmon spoke to Pierre LeBrun from the Athletic last week.  McCrimmon called Mitch Marner elite and also said he doesn't know if Marner needed a change of scenery, he's just happy Marner is here in Las Vegas.  McCrimmon also said he feels the roster is set for this upcoming season.  And, we talk about FanDuel's point props for each team in the Pacific.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

It's NHL Goalie Week and we discuss whether Adin Hill was snubbed by NHL Network on its Top10 list.  We feel Hill should be on that list as we compare his stats to others at his position.  We also name our Top Five VGK goalies of all time.  And it's WTF Day with fan comments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

NHL insider Frank Seravalli says a Jack Eichel extension could happen before the start of the upcoming season.  He says Eichel could make between $13-13.5 million AAV.  Eichel was rumored to want around $15-million per year.  Eichel becomes a free agent after this season if he and VGK can't come to terms.  It would take a lot of stress if he signs before the puck drops on a new campaign.  The NHL...

Who are the Pacific Division's Contenders, Pretenders and Dark Houses?  We break the teams down by grouping.  Have L.A. or Edmonton peaked? We rank the VGK prospects following the lead of an NHL.com article. And, why the lack of NHL trade activity since July 25?  Cap concerns and VGK working on Jack Eichel's contract extension could be factors in Las Vegas.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

Mitch Marner might have been driven out of Toronto due to security concerns, especially when the Maple Leafs were eliminated from the playoffs.  Marner said he received threats and had to hire his own security people. "Great addition" said Jack Eichel on Marner's fit with VGK. And VGK that might surprise us this upcoming season.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

We list our three biggest threats to VGK this upcoming season. What will VGK be like post-Olympics with Bruce Cassidy and possibly eight players going to Milan?  Will egos get in the way this season with two superstars on the ice?  Is the Pacific Division stronger from top to bottom?  We also discuss the reduction in term contract limits and it's WTF Day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

VGK will be appearing on National TV 15 times this upcoming season.  That's one more game than a season ago.  The TV schedule was announced Wednesday and includes one appearance on ABC, four ESPN-televised appearances, four more on ESPN+, and six TNT appearances.  The much-anticipated VGK game versus Toronto will be aired on ESPN Jan. 15.  Jack Eichel says the expectation for Team USA is to win Ol...

Jeremy Tingley, of NHL Rumors, has VGK listed along with the Rangers and Panthers as potential landing spots for future Hall of Famer Evgeny Malkin.  This is expected to be his final season in Pittsburgh, and if the Penguins are out of the Cup race early, Malkin could be available by the trade deadline.  He could be a late rental for the Cup chase. He currently makes $6m a year.  We have VGK sight...

Jack Eichel could command $15 million a year according to Frank Saravalli from Bleacher Report, as negotiations continue for a contract extension.  Eichel's contract expires after this season.   Initial reports said Eichel would want between $12.5 ad $13 million a year.  But now that number escalated.  Will Eichel test the free agency market?  Should VGK fans be concerned? We wonder how VGK would...

Jack Eichel is probably a lock to make the U.S. Olympic team, Noah Hanifin will have a hill to climb to join the team in Italy this winter.  Both have been invited to next week's team orientation.  A total of 44 players have been invited and the team roster has to be pared down to 25 before the Games.  We discuss VGK's current top-heavy lineup and what effect it might have on the team long-term.  ...

NHL Network released its Top 20 Centers list Wednesday and Jack Eichel moved up a spot from a year ago and is now ranked sixth on the list. Connor McDavid is the top center according to the list. Eichel had his best season in the league with 94 points last season.  He missed five games while flirting with the century mark.  We talk about confidence for the VGK front office, based on a new Athletic...

We discuss Fantasy Hockey on today's episode.  Jack Eichel is rated the best in the NHL.com Top 200 at 12th.  Mitch Marner is ranked 24th.  In all there are seven VGK players in the Top 200.  We check out the Golden Knights on the ESPN Misery Index.  And Silver Knights fans aren't too happy about ticket and concession prices at their arena.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...

With Toronto using similar 1-2-2 forechecking structure, Marner should prosper in Las Vegas. VGK also played a 1-2-2 power play as did Toronto.  All signs point to Marner feeling comfortable in the Vegas system.  Alex Pietrangelo and two other former Golden Knights are named to the NHL Network's all Quarter Century team (the others Jonathan Quick and Shea Weber.) And Canadian air travel to Las Veg...

VGK player rankings for Locked On's Top 100.  We put Marner over Eichel at #1.  We didn't do it to stir things up.  Listen for our reasoning. We also discuss how VGK has to break the habit of playing down to opponents.  And, it's WTF Day round here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shea Theodore was ranked 15th in the NHL Network's Top 20 Defenseman list, released Wednesday.  Theodore would probably be rated in the Top 10 if not for the injury he sustained in the Four Nations.  He scored a career-high 57 points.  Noah Hanifin was ranked 18th in last year's poll and fell off the list.  Cal Makar was the top defenseman again.  We talk about the VGK Mt. Rushmore list and wonder...

What could be holding up Jack Eichel's contract extension? Could it be AAV, term?  It has been more than 40 days since VGK and Eichel's team started negotiations.  We have yet to hear anything about where the negotiations are headed, but the concern level grows the longer there is silence.  We talk about an expanded role for Tomas Hertl this season.  He will be centering Mitch Marner at some point...

Will Mitch Marner be able to produce the way he did in Toronto?  Paul Griser of Pro Hockey Rumors asks whether Marner will be the same player he was in Toronto.  Will he still be a 100-point player?  Marner's long-term contract has also been questioned. Also, as Father Time catches up with Mark Stone, we look at who might be the next VGK captain.  And, we talk about VGK's second period collapses a...

VGK's blueliners were the biggest culprits when it came to turnovers last season.  It's an area they will need to clean up if they want to be in te hunt for their second Stanley Cup. Turnovers plagued the team with 15.4 giveaways per 60 minutes.  Noah Hanifin had a team-high 112 giveaways this past season.  Shea Theodore holds the franchise record with 399 giveaways and he had some bad turnovers i...

Mitch Marner moves up from 10th to 5th in NHL Network's Top 20 list of best wings. We also talk about a Hockey Writers article about declining tourism, which could test VGK's Business Model  And, we highlight what newcomer Jeremy Lauzon brings to VGK.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Prediction time!  We have our lists of players we feel will exceed expectations this season, who will fall below expectations and who to watch as wild cards.  What are the expectations for Mark Stone? Jack Eichel? Shea Theodore? Hanifin? etc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What are the expectations for Mitch Marner this upcoming season?  We give our input into how many points he might score in his first VGK season.  Marner has had no few than 26 goals in a seson and no fewer than 62 assists.  That's one subject we address on Marner Monday!  Marner and three other Golden Knights have been invited to the Team Canada Orientation, scheduled for sometime this month.  And...

We give our opinions on which VGK players have the best and worst contracts, inspired by a recent article in the Athletic.  Among our best: Pavel Dorofeyev and Brett Howden.  The worst could be Kaeden Korczak, who enters a full-time role and will earn 4x his previous contract.  We talk about VGK's travel miles for the upcoming season.  And, it's WTF Day! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...

The not-too-early power rankings were released by NHL.com and the Golden Knights are rated second behind two-time defending Cup champion Florida.  It might be too early to release power rankings in late July, but this could show the expectations for VGK this season.  Bruce Cassidy talked about Mitch Marner's role, Jack Eichel's leadership and how much VGK will miss Alex Pietrangelo on the Energy L...

VGK has won the Pacific Division four times in its first eight seasons.  We felt the window might be closing after last season, but the acquisition of Mitch Marner, who will play on the same team as Jack Eichel, gives the Golden Knights more chances to contend for the Cup and make deep runs.  Both players are in the prime of their careers.  VGK has a good mix of vets and youth.  VGK prospect Trevo...

Our regular Marner Monday feature:  holds points streak record in Toronto, former teammate says Mitch Marner "brought everyone together.  Marner needed a change in scenery.  We also talk about VGK trades paying off more than developing players in the organization. And, it would be nice if....  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...