Posts About "Nate Schmidt"
Ducks' 3-Goal Barrage in 2nd Leads to 4-3 Win Over Vegas
December 28th, 2019 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Cam Fowler had a goal and an assist while the Anaheim Ducks scored three goals in 1:37 midway through the second period of a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday night. Adam Henrique and Max Comtois also scored and Jako...
Stastny's OT Goal Caps Comeback, Vegas Beats Predators 4-3
November 27th, 2019 NASHVILLE — Max Pacioretty tied it with less than a second left in regulation and Paul Stastny scored at 1:52 of overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 4-3 comeback victory over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night. Mark Stone, Reilly Smith ...
Golden Knights Weekly: Season Opener, Injuries, and More
October 5th, 2019 With the end of training camp and every food chain coming out with something pumpkin flavored, that only means one thing; the NHL season is upon us! The Vegas Golden Knights' final preseason game felt like a game that meant a lot, which led to many story lines to start the season. Let's start at the final week of training camp. The...
Meet Your 2019-20 Vegas Golden Knights
October 3rd, 2019 Hockey is back and we could not get that bad taste of Game 7 out of our mouth fast enough. The Vegas Golden Knights won't have to wait long for revenge against the rival San Jose Sharks as they play a home-and-home with the team to start the season. With the end of training camp and all roster cuts made, here is a look at your 2019-20...
Golden Knights Have High Expectations Once Again
September 23rd, 2019 LAS VEGAS — Expectations for the Vegas Golden Knights remain as high as ever two years after reaching the Stanley Cup Final. With the potential for having its most talented roster yet, in the franchise's third season, the team expects to challenge in t...
Golden Knights Report Cards: Defense
July 3rd, 2019 A couple of weeks ago, I graded the Vegas Golden Knights' forward group from last season. Having an offensive scoring machine is one ingredient for success - however, an effective defensive corps is another critical ingredient. Having a stout defense is necessary to sustain a high level of success over the course of the season, as well...
Golden Knights: Nate Schmidt's Journey
June 9th, 2019 It's safe to say that defenseman Nate Schmidt has come into his own as a member of the Vegas Golden Knights, and his six-year, $35.7-million contract extension means he will likely become one of Vegas' first franchise players. Let's take a look at how Schmidt has become a cornerstone of the Golden Knights' defensive corps. Schmidt's...
NHL News & Notes: Schmidt Extension, Wilson Suspension & More
October 25th, 2018 In today's News & Notes, Nate Schmidt has signed a lengthy contract extension to remain in Las Vegas, the NHL has upheld one of their most severe suspensions in recent history and the Boston Bruins have been dealing with even more injury issues that have led to an emergency call-up. Related: NHL News & Notes: Boyle, Beleskey...
Golden Knights Defense Needs Schmidt Back
October 13th, 2018 If you're feeling sluggish, the right remedy is to take steps one by one to identify what the cause is, then make adjustments. Not enough sleep? More vitamins? Fewer carbs? A little more exercise? Please, not more exercise, anything but that... The Vegas Golden Knights are not off to a good start in any area and the trick is the same...
Vegas Golden Knights Are All-In
September 13th, 2018 An NHL franchise in its second year of existence is trading away its future assets. This should still be an absolutely baffling sentence... but it's not anymore. Not after the Vegas Golden Knights rode a massive wave of momentum for the entire 2017-18 season that took them all the way to the Stanley Cup Final. Would they stay the...
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...
Capitals Expansion Draft Drama Looks Better in Hindsight
July 25th, 2018 In the 2017 offseason, it seemed like very few teams managed the NHL Expansion Draft as poorly as the Washington Capitals. The Caps lost defenseman Nate Schmidt, slated to be a staple in the team's top four, to the Vegas Golden Knights. But the process was clunkier than the simple loss of an asset. The real sting came just over a week...
Golden Knights' Schmidt Returns to DC With One Thing on His Mind
June 2nd, 2018 When the Vegas Golden Knights go on the road to any city, there are certain players on the roster who have that ever-present chip on their shoulder grow just an inch. As the team arrives in D.C. for Games 3 and 4, that player would be Nate Schmidt. Cast-off by the Capitals just like every player on the roster was from their previous...
