Jason Gilder
A 2018 graduate of the Langara College Journalism program in Vancouver, B.C. I used to contribute to both the British Columbia Hockey League and Florida Hockey Life Magazine (with the latter being a burden on the phone bill). My experience with those publications is being carried over to THW, as I will be covering the Vegas Golden Knights. Currently living in Richmond, B.C.
Author's Posts
3 Takeaways From Schmidt's Suspension
September 3rd, 2018 The Vegas Golden Knights' blue line has been dealt a blow, as defenceman Nate Schmidt will miss the first 20 games of the 2018-19 season. The 27-year-old was suspended by the NHL on Sunday for violating the league's performance-enhancing substance policy. Schmidt will be allowed to participate in training camp but is ineligible to play...
Golden Knights Top 3 Breakout Candidates for 2018-19
August 26th, 2018 It is a commonplace occurrence during nearly every NHL season. A handful of players enter a campaign with minimal expectations, and 82 games later, they evolve into household names. Whether they are goaltenders or skaters, breakout players can change the landscapes for clubs across the NHL. These darling stars can emerge as the missing...
Marchessault & Karlsson: The NHL's Next Dynamic Duo
August 18th, 2018 To say the Vegas Golden Knights' 2017-18 season was surprising is an understatement. It was astonishing and flat-out jaw-dropping. Coming into the league as a first-year expansion team and completely shattering expectations was artistry. Sure, their relentless 100 miles per hour-esque style on offense and rambunctious home-ice...
Golden Knights' 3 Toughest Matchups in 2018-19
August 16th, 2018 Remarkable. Astonishing. Flat-out unexpected. Those are some of the terms that could justifiably be used to describe the Vegas Golden Knights inaugural NHL season. A Pacific Division title that was followed by a marvelous run to the Stanley Cup Final symbolized the magical season, even though they fell short in the fFnal to the...
NHL Expansion Teams in Year Two
July 25th, 2018 The Vegas Golden Knights defied the odds in their first NHL season. From winning the Pacific Division crown to representing the Western Conference in the Stanley Cup Final, the league's newest expansion franchise sent the hockey world into a tailspin. Vegas' first season was record-setting in many ways, and the excitement surrounding...
3 Takeaways From Fleury's Contract Extension
July 16th, 2018 With veteran goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury signing a three-year contract extension with the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, the team has established short-term stability in net, which is essential for a club in win-now mode. But possibly the most significant outcome of the re-signing is that the memorable career of a former three-time...
