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Eric Cruikshank

Eric is a recent graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University's Sport Media Program and is covering the Vegas Golden Knights with The Hockey Writers. He's been covering hockey for nearly five years, previously writing for Editor in Leaf covering the Toronto Maple Leafs on Fansided, as well as Mile High Hockey covering the Colorado Avalanche on SB Nation.

Top 5 Golden Knights Trades in Franchise History

Eric Cruikshank | August 20, 2023

After a team wins the Stanley Cup, it can be interesting to look back on all of the management decisions that led to the franchise taking home the greatest trophy…

Categories Golden Knights History, Hockey History, Vegas Golden Knights

Golden Knights’ Best and Worst Contracts Heading into 2023-24

Eric Cruikshank | August 12, 2023

With their Stanley Cup celebrations far behind them, it’s time to take a look at how the Vegas Golden Knights roster will look over the next few seasons. With every…

Categories Season Previews, Vegas Golden Knights

3 Bold Predictions for the Golden Knights’ 2023-24 Season

Eric Cruikshank | August 4, 2023

As the 2023-24 NHL season approaches, it’s time to make some predictions about the defending champions Vegas Golden Knights. With barely any roster changes, the Golden Knights will be coming…

Categories Season Previews, Vegas Golden Knights

How the Golden Knights Can Replace Reilly Smith’s Value

Eric Cruikshank | July 28, 2023

By trading Reilly Smith to the Pittsburgh Penguins just hours before the 2023 NHL Draft, the Vegas Golden Knights freed up $5 million in cap space, which they used to…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights

Standout Stats That Defined the Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup Run

Eric Cruikshank | July 21, 2023

With the dust starting to settle on the NHL offseason and the Vegas Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup celebrations beginning to wind down, it’s time to take a deep dive into…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights

Top 5 Golden Knights Prospects Heading into 2023-24

Eric Cruikshank | July 14, 2023

With the conclusion of the 2023 NHL Draft coming a few weeks ago, it’s time to take a look at how the Vegas Golden Knights’ best prospects shape up against…

Categories Golden Knights Prospects, Season Previews

Golden Knights Re-sign Adin Hill to 2 Year, $9.8 Million Deal

Eric Cruikshank | June 30, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights have signed journeyman goaltender and newly-crowned Stanley Cup champion Adin Hill to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $4.9 million. It…

Categories Free Agents, NHL News, Vegas Golden Knights

Golden Knights Trade Reilly Smith to Penguins Ahead of NHL Draft

Eric Cruikshank | June 28, 2023

With just hours left until the 2023 NHL Draft gets underway, the Vegas Golden Knights traded Reilly Smith to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick. The…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Vegas Golden Knights

2023 NHL Draft: Top 3 Golden Knights First Round Targets

Eric Cruikshank | June 26, 2023

With the 2023 NHL Draft fast approaching, the Vegas Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup celebrations will have to go on hold as they prepare to select the next generation of talent…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, Vegas Golden Knights

3 Takeaways from Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup Win vs. Panthers

Eric Cruikshank | June 14, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights have captured the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history after defeating the Florida Panthers 9-3 in Game 5 of their Stanley Cup Final…

Categories Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights

Panthers’ Stars Come Up Clutch in Golden Knights’ Game 3 Loss

Eric Cruikshank | June 9, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights failed to take a commanding 3-0 series lead against the Florida Panthers on Thursday night at FLA Live Arena after a late-game comeback led by Matthew…

Categories Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights

Hill Steals the Show in Golden Knights’ Game 1 Win vs. Panthers

Eric Cruikshank | June 4, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights opened the 2023 Stanley Cup Final with a 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers and are now just three wins away from winning their first championship.…

Categories Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights
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