Vegas Golden Knights’ Next Moves Could Shake Up the NHL—Is Jack Eichel’s Future Already Sealed?
There’s a certain tension hovering around the Vegas Golden Knights these days—a mix of hope and nagging questions about whether this crew has the juice to finally take home the Stanley Cup. Locked in with nearly $86 million committed for next season, Vegas faces a tricky puzzle: a core that’s experienced yet clearly aging, dotted with hefty contracts loaded with no-movement clauses from the likes of Mark Stone, Alex Pietrangelo, Tomas Hertl, and of course, Jack Eichel. While they remain contenders on paper, the real challenge lies in upgrading their winger position without tipping the salary cap scales too far. The team holds just over $10 million in projected cap space, enough—maybe—to re-sign key unrestricted free agents and maybe bring in some fresh blood via free agency. Names like Mitch Marner, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Brock Boeser circle the conversation, each promising offensive spark but at a price Vegas will have to carefully consider. Meanwhile, all eyes are on Eichel, whose $10 million contract edges toward an extension window this July—a priority for the franchise but surrounded by uncharted negotiation waters. Behind it all, the question nags: can Vegas balance the books, hold onto its stars, and plug enough holes to not just compete, but conquer? Stay tuned as the offseason chess game unfolds. LEARN MORE
The Vegas Golden Knights will look to upgrade on the wing and sign Jack Eichel to an extension
Jesse Granger of The Athletic: The Vegas Golden Knights have about $85.9 million committed for next season with five UFAs (Reilly Smith, Brandon Saad, Victor Olofsson, Tanner Pearson, and Ilya Samsonov. (RFAs – Alexander Holtz, Cole Schwindt and Nicolas Hague)
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