Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon will return next season after the high-priced team he constructed missed the NHL playoffs.
David Schoen
Reporter: Golden Knights, NHL
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David Schoen covers the Vegas Golden Knights/NHL and the World Series of Poker for the Review-Journal. Prior to arriving at the R-J in 2008, the Southern California native was a reporter and editor at the Oakland (Calif.) Tribune and Wisconsin State Journal. A University of Wisconsin graduate, he enjoys golf, Arsenal Football Club, and Ed Hochuli's lengthy penalty explanations.
The Golden Knights on Tuesday provided their version of what happened to injured goalie Robin Lehner during the final two weeks of the NHL regular season.
The New York Rangers surpassed expectations in Gerard Gallant’s first season as coach and will open the NHL playoffs Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Golden Knights struggled on special teams and were unable to develop an identity. After missing the playoffs, they are left to sift through the rubble.
Golden Knights coach Pete DeBoer said he hasn’t spoken to general manager Kelly McCrimmon or president of hockey operations George McPhee about his future.
The NHL Players’ Association released its annual player poll, and Golden Knights forward William Karlsson was voted with having the second-best hair in the league.
The Golden Knights signed forward Ivan Morozov to a two-year, entry-level contract. The 21-year-old will join the Silver Knights for the rest of the season.
Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner will undergo shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the season, the team announced Monday. He finished 23-17-2.
Center Jack Eichel was announced Monday as the Golden Knights’ nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The winner will be revealed during the NHL Awards show.
San Jose’s Thomas Bordeleau scored the lone goal in the shootout, and the Golden Knights saw their playoff hopes take a hit with a loss to the Sharks on Sunday.
In their statement about Robin Lehner’s absence, the Knights said they were “hopeful” he will be available Sunday against the Sharks.
As far as the Golden Knights are concerned, goaltender Robin Lehner is healthy and available to play if needed.
Facing a must-win scenario, the Golden Knights refused to fold their tents after a puzzling goaltending change in the second period and beat the Capitals in overtime.
Coach Pete DeBoer hinted after Monday’s loss that he will turn to rookie Logan Thompson when the Golden Knights host the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.
Winger Reilly Smith, who has missed the past 19 games, is expected to be available if the Golden Knights reach the NHL playoffs, coach Pete DeBoer said.