Golden Knights Watch Podcast

It's Season Five of the Golden Knights Watch Podcast, and Jack & AJ get back together to recap the offseason and look forward to the year as the team starts prepping for camps and preseason play. Was Cody Glass ever going to succeed in Vegas? What can fans come to expect from his replacement in Nolan Patrick? Who are some young players that may show enough promise and potential to make a push for the main roster? What kind of player is Evgeni Dadonov? Was trading Fleury unnecessary? All of those questions and so many more are answered in this episode!

Jack Manning @NHLJackManning and AJ Alexander @VGK_Watch are back in the remote studio to discuss all things Vegas Golden Knights, including the recent COVID pause and the debut of the Henderson Silver Knights

Jack Manning and AJ Alexander are back in the studio just in time to talk all things Golden Knights before the puck drops on the 2021 season.

The Vegas Golden Knights are making huge changes and AJ Alexafer and Jack Manning are back in the studio to discuss how the departure of Nate Schmidt and Paul Stastny will force Cody Glass, Nic Hague, and other young Golden Knights into important roles with next year's Stanley Cup favorite. We also break down the Golden Knights' draft selections, including Brendan Brisson, Lukas Cormier, Max Marushev, and Jack's favorite, third-round pick Jackson Hallum. We also catch up with VGK's top prospects around the world.

The Golden Knights, for the second time in their short history, are staring down the barrel of a 3-1 series deficit as they get ready for Game 5 of the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars. Jack and AJ are back for another post-game pokecheck podcast where they quickly break down Game 4 of the WCF, and more importantly, find all the reasons why the Knights will storm back to win the West, and then the Cup.

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The Golden Knights are riding into the playoffs as the top seed in the West, being undefeated since March 6. That means that Jack Manning and AJ Alexander are back to talk all things Golden Knights. The guys analyze the VGK lines, the imminent demise of the Blackhawks, and Jack announces the bet that could end his podcasting career. The guys also take a trip around the world to check in with Every Golden Knights prospect. Follow us wherever you get your podcasts!

Check out Ryder Donovan's Season Highlights at GoldenKnightsWatch.com The Golden Knights Watch Podcast is pleased to welcome Vegas Golden Knights Prospect, Ryder Donovan to the show. Jack Manning spoke at length with this intriguing player about being drafted by the Golden Knights, what it will take for him to reach the NHL, and how he plays the game. Donovan was picked 110th overall by the Vegas Golden Knights and is a 6'4" power forward with excellent speed, great hands, and a high hockey IQ. Beyond his raw skills, Donovan is a highly likable and coachable prospect with a toolkit that all coaches will love. Donovan was the top American high school draft prospect in 2019, and will only continue to improve as he plays against more difficult competition in the NCAA. Although his 2019-20 point totals didn't lead the league, he continues to show his ability to create scoring chances for his teammates and to finish the chances he's given. He uses his high-end speed to make impressive plays on both the forecheck and the backcheck. Relying on his physical tools alone, Donovan projects as at least a bottom-6 forward in the NHL, However, with enough hard work and the right development path, he has a real chance to develop into a dangerous top-6 power forward. Donovan is heading into his sophomore year at the University of Wisconsin and could be as close as one or two seasons from turning pro with the Golden Knights organization.

Jack Manning sits down with SinBin’s Ken Boehlke for a VGK podcast crossover episode to discuss every aspect of the Vegas Golden Knights Prospect Pool. They debate which of Vegas’ prospects are closest to the NHL and which (if any) might become bona fide stars. Do the Knights have a future top-10 goalie in the pipeline? Who tops the Knights prospect list?Jack and Ken cover every single notable Golden Knights Prospect and even a few that aren't so notable. Get a full look in the future of the Golden Knights!

Jack Manning and AJ Alexander are locked down on quarantine while the world shuts down, but there is still plenty to discuss about the Golden Knights. With the league on an indefinite hiatus, could every team play the remainder of the season in a few small towns? Should the number of playoff teams be expanded if the regular season can't be completed? If the NHL season is canceled, can the Golden Knights recover the picks that they traded away at the deadline? What does the shutdown mean for the Knights' salary cap situation. Get your fix of hockey talk to help you forget about the lack of hockey!

The Golden Knights are back in Nevada and that means that Jack Manning and AJ Alexander are back in the studio to record Episode 33 of the Golden Knights Watch Podcast! This week, Jack and AJ relect on the the early results of the Pete DeBoer era and what changes the guys see on the ice. Jack reports the latest news with the Knights’ prospects including the red-hot Peyton Krebs as well as Russian prospects, Ivan Morozov and Pavel Dorofeyev. The guys also wax eloquently about what the team should do as the trade deadline looms. AJ Alexander also announces the winner of our latest giveaway. You may have already won just for being a twitter follower

Jack Manning and AJ Alexander are back in the studio for an emergency podcast to discuss the dismissal of Gerard Gallant and the hiring of Peter DeBoer as the head coach for the Golden Knights. The guys discuss this shocking move and what it means for the Golden Knights in the immediate future and what it may say about the team long term. The guys acknowledge the good work of Gerard Gallant, but also discuss why this move may have been necessary in the eyes of Golden Knights management

Jack Manning and AJ Alexander have finally been activated from the injured reserve and are back with a brand new, full length of the Golden Knights Watch Podcast! The Golden Knights four games into a losing streak, so the guys are take an honest assessment of the current state of the team but also point out good reason to be optimistic that this team can right the ship in short order. Jack notes a curious correlation between Cody Eakin’s roster status and the Golden Knights’ record, so the guys discuss just how big of an impact can one player really have on the team’s overall success. In a related conversation, the guys discuss why Malcolm Subban seems to be a better goalie when Fleury isn’t backing him up. Jack and AJ also discuss potential trade possibilities for the Golden Knights as the trade deadline approaches, including what types of assets the Golden Knights might part with for immediate help. They guys also discuss several of the Golden Knights top prospects and how soon we can hope for them to make a significant impact at the NHL level.

On the back of Jonathan Marchessault's natural hat trick the Golden Knights beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3, and the Golden Knights Watch Podcast Postgame Pokecheck breaks down the entire game in about fifteen minutes. With Cody Glass' newly formed line dominating the advanced stats and Alex Tuch adding three points to is total, Vegas now has three consistent scoring lines. Meanwhile, the newest Golden Knight, and Chandler Stephenson scored a goal on his first shot in a Knights sweater. The Golden Knights Watch Podcast postgame show gives you all the analysis you want in less time that it will take you to get to work.

For the first time this season, the Golden Knights have put together three wins in a row. The Golden Knights seem to have turned a corner, getting production from all three forward lines, including two goals from Alex Tuch on the newly minted third line, featuring Mild Bill Carrier and Cody Glass. The guys also talk briefly about the Knights’ acquisition of gritty forward, Chandler Stephenson from the Washington Capitals and what that might mean for Cody Eakin’s future. Also: An EE! Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform:

December 2, 2019 Jack Manning and AJ Alexander are back in the studio for a full-length Episode the Golden Knights Watch Podcast! Following a long skid, the Knights have struggled to find consistency, so the guys identify the common threads and possible solutions. Is it time for the Golden Knights to close practices while they work out the kinks in their new systems? They guys also discuss what feels like a critical turning point in Malcom Subban’s career. As the de facto starter while Marc-Andre Fleury attends to tragic family business, can Subban prove he is the heir apparent to Goaltender’s throne? The guys also try to figure out where the Golden Knights’ biggest weakness is, the third line or third pairing? No podcast would be complete without discussing a Russian or two, so the guys examine Zykov’s exile to the AHL and his future in North America. They also look forward to the trade deadline, whether Gallant’s seat is warm, and the winds of change in the NHL culture. The guys wrap up with a quick discussion about the top prospects in the Golden Knights system. Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform:

The Golden Knights were filled with confidence and fire as they dominated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 and highlighted by on the the best saves of Marc-Andre Fleury's career. Jack Manning and AJ Alexander are back to break down the Golden Knights’ decisive win, preview Thursday's game against the Sharks, and laugh off the struggles of weeks gone by.  Tune in now to get all of your VGK Podcast News in 20 minutes or less -- and be sure to keep listening after the show for a very special Easter Egg!

The Golden Knights have finally come back from the dead, and so have the hosts of the Golden Knights Watch podcast. After a brief stint on the injured reserve, Jack Manning and AJ Alexander are back to break down the Golden Knights' 6-0 thrashing of Calgary Flames. Because the guys were out sick, they give a quick summary of what's been going right and wrong for the Golden Knights over the last 10 days and we do it all in 30 minutes or less!

Despite an outstanding performance from Malcolm Subban, for the third time in four games, the Golden Knights blew a third period lead only to lose in overtime. Although they put up 38 shots on net and won the advanced stats battle, the Golden Knights lost to the Toronto Maple leafs 2-1 in overtime. Jack Manning and AJ Alexander break the entire game down in 10 minutes or less.

The Vegas Golden Knights snapped their losing streak and pulled out a 2-1 win in Columbus against the Blue Jackets. Marc-Andre Fleury and Reilly Smith shouldered the majority of the Burden, as Fleury turned away 29 of 30 shots and Smith scored the only two goals for the Knights. As always, Jack Manning and AJ Alexander break down the entire game in 10 minutes or less.

For the second time in two games, the Golden Knights blew a two-goal lead in the last ten minutes of the third period. Early in the game, the Golden Knights looked like they would cause the jets to crash and burn, but ultimately they would only walk away with a single point on the game. Even worse, it looks like Alex Tuch has been re-injured, which could be a serious problem for a Vegas team looking get additional scoring from its third line. Jack Manning and AJ Alexander break down every detail of this frustrating game in ten minutes or less.

The Golden Knights looked ready to get a winning streak going until they found themselves in yet another third-period collapse. Jack Manning and AJ Alexander are back to breaks down the entire game in the latest Post-Game Pokecheck in under ten minutes. Vegas is finally back at full strength with the return of Nate Schmidt and Alex Tuch, who combined for a beautiful goal. Vegas controlled the play for large chunks of this game, out-shooting the Habs 35-30, but simply couldn’t make good off of a two goal lead late in the third period. This game was filled with highs and lows, and we hit them all in 10 minutes or less! Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!

Jack Dugan, top prospect for the Vegas Golden Knights is this week’s guest on the Golden Knights Watch Podcast. In this full-length episode, Jack Dugan discusses his future with the Golden Knights, shares stories from his draft day, and even gives some hints as to when he may turn pro. Jack Dugan was drafted in the fifth round of the 2017 NHL entry draft, after he was passed over in his first year of draft eligibility. Three years later, he is showing the hockey world that he was drastically underrated. Dugan now leads the NCAA in scoring, with 14 points in just 6 games. This season follows a breakout freshman campaign in which Dugan notched 39 points in 41 games for the Providence College Friars. In his draft year, Jack Dugan named to USA’s World Junior-A Challenge roster, where he led the team to a Silver Medal, scoring 3 goals and an assist in 5 games. Before the interview with Dugan, Jack Manning and AJ Alexander also discuss all of the latest news from the Golden Golden Knights, including the return of Alex Tuch, Nate Schmidt, and Malcolm Subban. The guys propose what lines they would ice for the next game and what to do about Cody Eakin, who remains pointless through 9 games. The guys also dissect the interview with Dugan, offering context and commentary that can only be found on the Golden Knights Watch.

The Golden Knights bounced back from their nightmare game against the Colorado Avalanche by dominating the Anaheim Ducks 5-2. Jack Manning apologizes for causing Friday’s loss and then breaks down the entire Sunday game in the latest Post-Game Pokecheck. Vegas controlled the play for three straight periods, out-shooting the Ducks by a three to one margin. The Golden Knights looked like a completely different team– in part because Nicolas Roy made his Golden Knights debut and scored his first NHL goal. This game was a treat to watch from start to finish and Jack Manning brings you all of the important details and does it in 10 minutes or less!

Vegas and Colorado faced off in a game that should've been a showcase of speed and talent in a possible playoff preview. What ACTUALLY happened was another thing altogether, as the Avalanche lived up to their name in a contest that was never close, even from the jump, as the Golden Knights lost 6-1. Were there ANY silver linings or bright spots to be had? AJ Alexander goes over every painful detail -- and as usual does it in 10 minutes or less!

Marc-Andre Fleury was in prime form tonight on his way to 31 saves through OT, including two more stops in an exhilarating shootout, leading the Vegas Golden Knights to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night -- the second game of a back-to-back, capping off a three game Eastern Time Zone road trip. Jack Manning covers all the details in 10 minutes or less, including post-game audio from players and Coach Gerard Gallant!

It was a brutal game for just about everyone on the Vegas Golden Knights team with the exception of one particularly white-hot Reilly Smith. Yes, that includes Mark Stone -- who was uncharacteristically quiet versus the Philadelphia Flyers in what was not only a losing effort -- but a game most Golden Knights players and fans would like to forget. That said, there were some rare bright spots and broad-scope advantages to this game, and the GoldenKnightsWatch.com crew get into the nitty gritty -- and as usual -- do it in 10 minutes or less!

Marc-Andre Fleury became the only active goaltender to have an away win in every barn in the NHL as he shut out the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Golden Knights 3-0 win. Cody Glass continued his quest for the Calder Trophy as he put up yet another powerplay assist off a no-look pass to Paul Stastny. Finally, Jake Bischoff made his NHL debut and looked like a veteran. We break the entire game down in under ten minutes!

The Golden Knights Watch Podcast is back in the studio with another full-length episode. This week, we are glad to be joined by our guest, Ryan “The Hockey Guy” Wallis, the co-host of the Vegas Golden Knights Insider Show on 98.9 FM and the co-host of the Rink Rats Podcast with Jesse Granger. We dive into The Hockey Guy’s origin story, including his roots as a hockey boy growing up in Southern California as a Los Angeles Kings fan, his unexpected career as an on-air personality, and how he ultimately became the co-host of two of the most prominent Golden Knights shows in Las Vegas. Of course, we also roll up our sleeves and discuss all of the latest events with the Golden Knights, including the suspension (and possible dismissal) of Valentin Zykov, what Ryan would do if he were the Golden Knights’ general manager, and how the lineup will shake out once Nate Schmidt and Alex Tuch return from injury. Want to help spread the word about GoldenKnightsWatch.com? Share with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media platform or just follow AJ at @VGK_Watch and Jack @NHLJackManning on Twitter.

The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 off the stick of Jonathan Marchessault in a shootout! As always, we break the entire game down in ten minutes or less, using only team-approved supplements.

Although the Golden Knights looked deadly through the first period of Game 7 against the Nashville Predators, a lack of effort and a few bad bounces would lead the Golden Knights to their third loss of the season, bringing their overall record to 4-3-0. Mark Stone and Max Pacioretty would each pick up 5-minute majors for fighting, which almost led Stone to a Gordie Howe hat trick. In this episode of the Golden Knights Watch Postgame Pokecheck Podcast we analyze all of Game 7, hear from Gerard Gallant and Reilly Smith, and we find out which player’s lazy play led directly to the first goal of the second period. As always, this Golden Knights Watch Podcast Postgame Pokecheck breaks down the entire game in ten minutes or less. Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!

For the first time this year, the Golden Knights faced a back-to-back match-up against two Pacific Division rivals. After two wins against the Flames and Kings, the Knights have improved their record to 4-2-0. Vegas got Cody Eakin back in the lineup and Paul Stastny returned to the 2nd Line. Tonight we dive into both games and celebrate both wins. We also hear from Gerard Gallant for the post-game press conferences and listen to some fan-feedback about the Knights first few games. Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!

For the first time in Golden Knights history, they have lost a game in Arizona, bringing their season record to 2-2. Vegas had a tough evening against the Coyotes, as Subban joined Schmidt, Eakin, Whitecloud, and Tuch on the injured list. While Cody Glass would set up Shea Theodore for a goal to end the first, that would prove to be the lone highlight for Vegas. In tonight’s post-game podcast we break down the entire game in under ten minutes, looking for any positives we could pull from the game while still taking the biggest struggles head on. Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!

After starting the season with 2 victories against their biggest rival, the Golden Knights struggled to put a full 60-minute effort together in Game 3 against the the 2019 Eastern Conference Champions, the Boston Bruins. While the Golden Knights' top-6 forwards and Marc-Andre Fleury were excellent as usual, their third and fourth line struggled, and several defenders were simply bad. The Golden Knights' rookies continue to impress and they are going to make it very difficult for Gerard Gallant to take them out of the lineup when Nate Schmidt, Cody Eakin, and Alex Tuch return to the lineup. In tonight’s post-game podcast we break down the entire game in under ten minutes.

Not satisfied with merely embarrassing the Sharks on National Television for the Vegas home opener, the Golden Knights took the fight to San Jose and took a pound of flesh in front of their crowd. In a 5-1 victory over their biggest rivals, all four lines were rolling and producing while the defense remained stalwart. Alex Tuch, Cody Eakin, and Nate Schmidt are still injured, making room for the debut of the Golden Knights 2017 2nd round pick, defenseman, Nick Hague. Four different Golden Knights combined for five goals, including 3 from fourth-liners Tomas Nosek and Wiliam Carrier. In tonight’s post-game pokecheck we break down the entire game in under ten minutes.

The Golden Knights exacted some revenge on the the San Jose Sharks in their 4-1 victory over the team in teal With key forwards Alex Tuch and Cody Eakin injured coming into the game, the last thing they needed was for their top defenseman, Nate Schmidt, to be rendered unavailable. Unfortunately, just ten minutes into the first period, a questionable knee-on-knee collision with Logan Couture would leave the Knights short staffed. Meanwhile, Cody Glass, the Golden Knights first-ever draft pick scored his first goal in his first NHL game, and looked like could be a difference maker for Vegas immediately.

Jack Manning & AJ Alexander return for a full-length episode to open the season, and breakdown both the team's play during the preseason games, as well as the moves the team has made to shape the current roster -- including a move unpopular with the guys and fans. The injury bug bites Alex Tuch again, as he will miss yet another Golden Knights opening night, as he is listed week-to-week. AJ asks Jack about why this could be a blessing in disguise -- as long as Gerard Gallant goes along with Jack's plan. Speaking of injuries, Cody Glass has made the opening squad -- and both guys examine why it would benefit both player and team to start Glass higher in the lineup than you may think. Valentin Zykov has shown why he has truly earned his third-line winger spot -- regardless of injuries -- and the guys talk why. Position battles make themselves more clear as AJ & Jack discuss different lineup possibilities, and wrap up all the other details worth analyzing over what looks to be an absolutely electric opening night.

The Golden Knights dominated the San Jose Sharks, and even though it was Game 7 of the preseason, both teams seemingly treated it as it counted. It was certainly a tremendously chippy game -- resulting in over 100 penalty minutes -- the majority of which came from the Sharks. It was definitely an intense finish for the preseason, and fortunately the Golden Knights Watch Podcast Post-Game Pokecheck gives you all of your post-game analysis in ten minutes or less! Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform: Google Play iTunes Spotify Sticher Player.fm Have questions you want answered on the podcast? Tweet to AJ at @VGK_Watch and Jack @NHLJackManning with #VGKWatch or leave a comment below.

The Golden Knights lost a game that came down to the very last millisecond against the Los Angeles Kings 3 goals to 2 in Game 6 of the preseason, which means its time for a Golden Knights Watch Podcast Postgame Pokecheck, where we give you all of your post-game analysis in ten minutes or less! In a game that was allegedly one of two "dress rehearsals" for the Golden Knights, the lineup failed to meet expectations two periods in -- but that doesn't mean there wasn't plenty to observe when it comes to opening night implications.

Gerard Gallant put it best, saying the entire team played badly against Colorado. That said, Jack Manning & AJ Alexander still have thoughts on the various position battles being fought across the Golden Knights roster. The Golden Knights lost to the Colorado Avalanche 4 goals to 1 in Game 5 of the preseason. Fortunately, the Golden Knights Watch Podcast Post-Game Pokecheck gives you all of your post-game analysis in ten minutes or less! Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform: Google Play iTunes Spotify Sticher Player.fm Every Golden Knight struggled tonight in what should have been an opportunity for one or more bubble players to claim a spot in the opening night lineup. Instead, we saw a team that lacked the jump and pop that you’d expect from players whose careers are on the line. Malcolm Subban was mediocre tonight, letting in 4 goals on 32 shots, while the anemic offense of the Knights only managed to get 17 shots on goal. The Golden Knights have a number of tough decisions to make over the next few days, and tonight’s game didn’t make those choices any easier. Have questions you want answered on the podcast? Tweet to AJ at @VGK_Watch and Jack @NHLJackManning with #VGKWatch or leave a comment below.

The Knights win 3-1 against the Sharks in Game 4 of the preseason and that means that its time for a 10-minute (or less) Golden Knights Watch Podcast Post-Game Pokecheck! The Knights exercise a few demons from last season in their decisive victory over San Jose tonight. Jack Manning and AJ Alexander give their immediate post-game reactions to Marc-Andre Fleury’s first game action this season. Spoiler: He was fantastic. Cody Glass made the Golden Knights roster composition much more complicated tonight by playing his best game so far. Valentin Zykov is showing a completely new gear, and Dylan Coghlan take an apparent lead in the bid to win a job on the Blue Line. Who swam with the Sharks, and who sank? Find out inside the latest Postgame Pokecheck!

Jack Manning and AJ Alexander give their immediate post-game reactions to the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 overtime win against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 3 of the 2019 NHL Pre-Season. Jack and AJ each weigh in on the Cody Glass' audition to become a third-line winger and the performance of Oscar Dansk. Jack rates each of Nic Hague, Jimmy Schuldt, and Jake Bischoff's bids for the open job on the blue line. AJ talks about who popped, who dropped, who stole the night, and who took a real SWING for the fences in the latest Pokecheck.

Jack Manning gives his thoughts on the decisive 5-0 VGK win over Colorado, and includes his thoughts on the position battles so far. AJ Alexander talks about his positives & negatives from his POV, and warns about being too excited about the score.

The Golden Knights are back on the ice, and Jack Manning and AJ Alexander are back in the studio for a brand new episode of the Golden Knights Watch Podcast! This week the guys continue their Pacific Division team previews and discuss the Knights' biggest rival, the San Jose Sharks. No self-respecting Sharks preview would be complete without our special guest, Sheng Peng of Fear The Fin. Vegas fans will remember Peng from his time covering the Golden Knights in the inaugural season. Peng joined Jack for a phone call to discuss the Sharks upcoming season and what it will take for the Knights to get the upper hand in the ongoing rivalry. The guys also announce the rules for their latest Golden Knights ticket giveaway. Listen carefully for details on how to win tickets to a regular-season Golden Knights game! The guys also give a sneak preview of their plans for the http://GoldenKnightsWatch.com this season and thank their listeners as they commemorate a full year of podcasting about the NHL's best team.

Jack Manning reports on-location at T-Mobile Arena with his reactions to a Golden Knights win, as AJ Alexander talks about his positives & negatives from his POV from within the GKW Studio as the Golden Knights defeat the Arizona Coyotes in the opening game of the 2019-2020 NHL Preseason.

The Golden Knights Watch Summer interview series continues as we welcome the Las Vegas Sun’s Golden Knights reporter, Justin Emerson! Emerson joined the Las Vegas Sun as its Golden Knights reporter in November 2018 after two years with the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Jack Manning and AJ Alexander welcomed Justin to the studio to get his take on the Golden Knights’ offseason moves and what he expects out of the club in October. Shea Theodore had 63 takeaways last season, second-best among league defenseman and 10th-best overall. Could he be a dark-horse Norris candidate? Justin provides some compelling reasons why it's entirely within the realm of possibility. We talked with Justin about which Knights should take big steps forward and what it will take for the team to take care of their unfinished business and bring the Cup to Vegas. Justin also shared his unique insight into college hockey and how UNLV’s Skating Rebels can make the leap from club hockey to NCAA Division I. Emerson graduated from Arizona State University, where he covered the club hockey team make the same transition. Justin Emerson Links: lasvegassun.com/staff/justin-emerson/ Twitter: @J15Emerson (twitter.com/J15Emerson) Pieces Referenced: lasvegassun.com/news/2019/aug/17/…r-season-than-yo/ lasvegassun.com/news/2019/aug/09/…ter-worse-season/

The off-season is dragging on, but Jack Manning and AJ Alexander are back with a brand new episode of the Golden Knights Watch Podcast. This week the guys talk about all of the recent hockey news and continue their Pacific Division team previews with special guest Harman Dayal. Harman is the Vancouver Canucks beat writer with the Athletic and shared his insight on Vancouver's busy offseason and their efforts to get back to the playoffs after missing 5 out of the last 6 years. AJ was also joined by unexpected guest, Mack Janning, a die-hard Canucks fan. He gives his unconventional view of the Canucks' lineup. The guys also take a minute to remind everyone to attend SinBin's Binball charity event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada.

The Golden Knights Watch Podcast is thrilled release their most comprehensive prospect show so far! This week, Jack Manning and AJ Alexander are joined by three outstanding guests that each bring unique insight to the prospects in the Golden Knights development pool. Will Scouch First, we are joined by Will Scouch of (link: http://Scouching.ca) Scouching.ca who offers his analytic-based evaluation of the top prospects in the Golden Knights system. Will recently released his full analysis of the Golden Knights 2019 draft class on Scouching’s YouTube channel and was kind enough to dive even deeper to discuss some of the Knights up-and-coming prospects from the later rounds. As a special bonus, Scouch relies on his educational background in sports science to give a more informed opinion as to Peyton Kreb’s ability to recover from his achilles tendon injury. Cat Silverman Next, Jack had a one-on-one interview with Cat Silverman, who is a contributor for The Athletic Arizona, EP Rinkside, (link: http://NHL.com) NHL.com and InGoal Magazine. Silverman is both a goaltender and a journalist, and has coached with the Arizona Coyotes Department of Hockey Development and USA Hockey. Cat generously offered her expert perspective on the Golden Knights’ goalie pipeline, including her analysis of the development of the Knights controversial backup, Malcolm Subban. Silverman also broke down some of the Arizona Coyotes’ off-season moves and offered her projections for their upcoming season. Mark Divver Finally, we are joined by veteran sports journalist, Mark Divver, who has been covering professional and collegiate sports in New England for more than 30 years. Divver had a front-row seat to Jack Dugan’s (VGK 2017 5th round pick) amazing freshman campaign with the Providence College Friars. Divver shares some of his exclusive knowledge about the Golden Knights attempts to get Dugan under contract and what Dugan will need to do to compete for a job in the NHL.

In this week's podcast, Jack Manning and AJ Alexander air their final grievances about the heartbreaking trade of Nikita Gusev to the New Jersey Devils. The guys debate whether George McPhee was completely truthful during his post-trade press conference, how much spin surrounds the trade, and how management's salary missteps led the Golden Knights to the loss of a potentially elite scoring threat. But this episode isn't all doom and gloom-- the guys do their best to find the silver lining by discussing how the Knights could leverage their draft picks in advance of the Seattle expansion draft.

This week, Jack & AJ are glad to be joined by guest Ken Boehlke of SinBin.vegas to dive into all facets of the Nikita Gusev dilemma facing the Vegas Golden Knights this Summer. We discuss possible trade scenarios -- both to keep the Russian Superstar -- and what it would take to justify trading him for future assets. We also learn SinBin’s origin story, which rookies are the dark horses to play NHL games this year, and about the advantages and potential disadvantages of having an active owner in the board room when George McPhee and Kelly McCrimmon are making hockey decisions. Have questions you want answered on the show? Tweet to AJ at @VGK_Watch and Jack @NHLJackManning

The Golden Knights Watch Podcast is back for a guest double-header! This week Jack Manning and AJ Alexander were joined by two outstanding guests, J.D. Burke of EliteProspects.com and Tyler Bischoff, host of Technically Correct on ESPN 100.9 F.M. J.D. Burke Just before he leaves for his first prospect scouting trip of the 2019/20 season, we sat down with J.D. Burke, the Editor in Chief of EliteProspects.com, a contributor to The Athletic, and the new host of Hockey Prospects Radio on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. “Krebs going at 17 [to the Golden Knights] was absurd. Just categorically absurd. He is one of the best playmakers in the draft… Krebs has the highest motor in the entire class, and has captain written all over him.” “Dorofeyev has some of the best puck skills in this draft. His hands are amazing. I think they really hit a home run with that pick.” -J.D. Burke Editor-in-Chief of EliteProspects.com Burke gives his expert opinion on all of the picks the Golden Knights 2019 draft picks (Peyton Krebs, Pavel Dorofeyev, Kaeden Korczak, Marcus Kallionkieli, Layton Ahac, Ryder Donovan, and Mason Primeau), and top prospects (Cody Glass, Lucas Elvenes, Jake Leschyshyn, Nic Hague, and Jonas Røndbjerg). Burke also talks about his new role with EliteProspects.com, including his upcoming article about the newest Golden Knight, Nicolas Roy. Tyler Bischoff Just before heading to the latest match for Las Vegas Lights FC, Tyler Bischoff of Technically Correct on ESPN 100.9 F.M. joined us to give some insight into his time covering local sports in Las Vegas. Bischoff has covered the Golden Knights since inception. "[Gerard Gallant] does a lot of comfort coaching, and this feels like a comfort re-signing of Deryk Engelland..." This conversation from just before free agency covers everything from roster changes to Nate Schmidt's unfortunate absence last fall. "Based on last year's regular season, [Nate Schmidt] was the most important player on the team... Everything about Schmidt is fun, and it's also one of the best contracts they have."