Posts About "Reilly Smith"
Offensive Attack: Golden Knights' First Two Lines
October 2nd, 2018 There's no cookie cutter formula for building a franchise. The front office implements a five-year plan, then is judged by fans and the all-important win column on whether it worked or not. The hope is for gradual improvements each year while eventually making a run at the postseason. And patience is key, as finding the winning...
5 Worst Trades of the 2017-18 Season
September 17th, 2018 * originally published in June 2018 With the NHL Playoffs now complete the focus turns to next season and trades will pick up again. Some trades are win-win, the Seth Jones for Ryan Johansen deal is a good example, but plenty of trades become a significant loss for one side (eg. Taylor Hall for Adam Larsson or Tuukka Rask for Andrew...
Who'll Be the Vegas Golden Knights' First Captain?
August 14th, 2018 The headline might seem confusing, as the Vegas Golden Knights are in fact set to enter their second season of play, but it's true! The team has yet to name its inaugural captain. So who should be the first to wear the 'C' in a Sin City? Last Season's Alternate Captains Last year, the team was content to give a good chunk of the roster...
3 Theories Behind Panthers' Golden Knight Generosity
May 25th, 2018 As the Vegas Golden Knights have progressed through the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the hockey world has taken notice of the seemingly inexplicable actions of the Florida Panthers that paved the way for the most successful expansion team in National Hockey League history. For the uninitiated, Jonathan Marchessault was left exposed for...
Did Vegas Steal the Panthers' Cup Run?
May 24th, 2018 Of all the egregious errors that allowed the Vegas Golden Knights to reach the Stanley Cup Final, Dale Tallon's blunder firmly stand out among the rest. In a move that's been roasted since the expansion draft, Tallon gave the Golden Knights two-thirds of a top line in Reilly Smith and Jonathan Marchessault. Just in case giving away...
Gauntlet of Golden Knights' Games Will Set Playoff Sights
January 6th, 2018 Is there anybody left still wondering if the Vegas Golden Knights are for real? I don’t think there is, but if that rare breed still exists, catch up. The discussion has changed. Water-cooler talk should now be circling around whether or not head coach Gerard Gallant’s squad is a legitimate Cup contender. This conversation...
