Locked On Golden Knights - Daily Podcast On the Vegas Golden Knights

The 13-day preseason condensed camp opens today and new head coach Ryan Craig and the VGK front office will be looking for several answers.  Craig said this week that he plans to play both goalies this season, plans to put a puck-mover on each D pairing, wants the defense more involved in the offense and wants Jack Eichel to shoot the puck more, especially on the power play. G-M Kelly McCrimmon says there is a sense of urgency in this camp.  We look at position battles going into camp and there were a number of late signings around the league and three new $10-million contracts signed before the new CBA went into effect.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who are some of the under-the-radar players that could make an impression in VGK's camp?  Who could become the next Braeden Bowman?  We have a list of prospects.  Juho Piiparinen was recalled from Liiga and the defenseman will now be attending VGK camp Wednesday. And, what was VGK's revenue this past season?  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We debate the Mark Stone extension.  Was it a loyalty deal?  Did VGK overpay Stone, who is injury-prone at $9m AAV,  We also discuss whether VGK should have extended Pavel Dorofeyev rather than gamble on Stone on a two-year deal.  Is it a smart bet or did VGK overpay its Captain.  VGK's top prospect Trevor Connolly was injured again this weekend.  He was boarded in a retaliation hit and missed Sunday's game vs the Avs.  And, VGK's camp opens Wednesday and there is preseason hockey on the road against the Kings on Saturday.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Braeden Bowman inked a six-year contract extension Thursday worth $3.4-million AAV. We were surprised it was that long of a term in the deal. Bowman will be 29-years old by the end of the contract and could miss out on a much larger contract. Other young depth players are also signing larger contracts.  Kelly McCrimmon said Bowman will be an everyday player following VGK's playoff run. He had 26 points in 54 games.  Bowman started fast but hit the rookie wall. VGK's Rookie Camp is this weekend.  One day of camp then games Friday and Saturday vs the Mammoth and Avalanche.  This could be a really important camp.  And, it's WTF Day! We have comments from fans.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Golden Knights don't have the depth currently to compete with the top-tier teams, especially teams like Dallas and Colorado in the Western Conference.  The road to a Cup title might have to go through the Stars or Avalanche this season and VGK, at least on paper, falls short in the depth category. Of course, things could change for VGK.  But we have a sense that depth scoring could be an issue for the Golden Knights.  And what about depth pieces behind key players?  How would VGK replace Jack Eichel or Mitch Marner, if they aren't able to go?  We talk about Mitch Marner and fans and media still hounding him.  And, Chris Krieder says he will sit if he doesn't like the team that picks him up off waivers.  His contract was terminated by the Ducks yesterday.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.