Tales From the Island of Misfit Toys: Remembering the Golden Knights’ Inaugural Season with James Neal

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Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports)Hannah KirkellFri, October 9, 2026 at 12:40 AM UTC·7 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended Stories1 Week + 4 Games = 5 Storylines for the Golden KnightsOne week and four games into the season, five Golden Knights storylines are already emerging, from Ryan Craig's early imprint and a dangerous power play to Jack Eichel's fast start, a developing fourth-line identity and Mark Stone once again setting the standard in Vegas.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden Knights'Really Happy For Him': Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews And John Tavares Reflect On Mitch Marner's Playoff Success With Golden KnightsWith the Toronto Maple Leafs facing Mitch Marner again, his longtime former teammates reflect on his strong playoff campaign with the Vegas Golden Knights last season.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsGolden Knights choose violence in beatdown of KrakenSEATTLE—Once the Vegas Golden Knights got rolling, it was just too difficult to stop.The Sporting TribuneAdvertisementAdvertisementGolden Knights Overwhelm Kraken Behind Hertl’s Five-Point NightTomas Hertl erupted for five points, Jack Eichel added three and Mark Stone completed a Gordie Howe hat trick as the Golden Knights overwhelmed Seattle, 6-2, sweeping their two-game road trip while extending their remarkable run at Climate Pledge Arena.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden KnightsFlying Fists: 3 Observations as Golden Knights Pummel KrakenSeattle’s famous Pike Place Fish Market, open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., draws crowds daily for its legendary fish-throwing. When a customer orders a fish, the staff chant the order before a fishmonger heaves it to a worker behind the counter.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden KnightsFormer Sabres Star Is Absolutely Dominating Right NowThis former Sabres forward is having a strong start to the season.The Hockey News - Buffalo SabresTST Best Bets: October 8, 2026The Vegas Golden Knights return home tonight to play the Toronto Maple Leafs.The Sporting TribuneGolden Knights beat Kraken 6-2 behind 2 goals each from Olofsson and HertlSEATTLE (AP) — Victor Olofsson and Tomas Hertl scored two goals apiece and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Tuesday night.Mark Stone had a goal and an assist to become the third Vegas player to reach 400 points with the team.Associated PressMaple Leafs Make Key Lineup Changes Ahead of Vegas ClashThe Maple Leafs are making a few notable lineup changes ahead of their first road test against the Golden Knights in Vegas.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden KnightsMaple Leafs Issued Goalie Warning Before Golden Knights GameThe Toronto Maple Leafs have received a warning regarding their goaltending ahead of Thursday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights on October 8. The Toronto franchise will visit T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for its fifth game of the 2026-2027 NHL season. The Maple Leafs have four points, with two wins and two losses in […] The post Maple Leafs Issued Goalie Warning Before Golden Knights Game appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMaple Leafs Get Gavin McKenna-Mitch Marner Comparison Before Golden Knights GameThe Toronto Maple Leafs face the Vegas Golden Knights this Thursday, October 8, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.The Toronto franchise has won two of its first four games of the season, defeating the Nashville Predators 5-4 in overtime on Tuesday after losing 2-3 to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.They started the season with a […] The post Maple Leafs Get Gavin McKenna-Mitch Marner Comparison Before Golden Knights Game appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMaple Leafs Make Change With Middle-Six Forwards In Preparation For Golden Knights Clash In VegasThe Toronto Maple Leafs have made a small alteration to their forward group ahead of their first road game of the season against the Vegas Golden Knights.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsMark Stone shows why the ‘C’ means more than a letter in VegasMark Stone delivered a Gordie Howe hat trick and reached 400 points as a Golden Knight, but it was his willingness to stand up for his teammates that showed why Vegas follows its captain — and why the “C” on his sweater represents far more than offensive production.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden KnightsGoalie Dustin Wolf takes the blame for Flames' disastrous startThis kid is too tough on himself...HockeyFeedGolden Knights Hand Kraken a Reality Check in 6-2 LossSeattle had some good chances early, but too many mistakes and a rough third period helped the Golden Knights cruise to a 6-2 win.The Hockey News - Seattle Kraken'It Felt Longer': How Maple Leafs' McKenna Survived His First Week Under The MicroscopeThe first week of Gavin McKenna's NHL career was capped off with an impressive two-point effort against the Nashville Predators. Before his standout performance, the 18-year-old rookie already got the full up-and-down experience of playing hockey in Toronto.The Hockey News'It Was Pretty Special': Gavin McKenna Feeling The Love From Maple Leafs' Fans, Teammates React To His First NHL GoalIt was a big night for Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna on Tuesday in a 5-4 overtime win against the Nashville Predators. The 18-year-old's teammates and head coach react to him scoring his first NHL goal and assist.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs Handed Clear Fight Prediction Before Golden Knights GameThe Toronto Maple Leafs face the Vegas Golden Knights this Thursday, October 8, and the conversation ahead of the game centers not only on possible lineups and outcomes, but also on potential fights.In the latest edition of The Leafs Morning Take, Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill discussed who could be the first Leafs player to […] The post Maple Leafs Handed Clear Fight Prediction Before Golden Knights Game appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYThe Mammoth Keep Finding Ways to WinNick Schmaltz and Clayton Keller are leading the way as the Utah Mammoth improve to 3-1 behind a power play that has been nearly unstoppable to start the season.The Hockey News - Utah Hockey Club"Good To Be Back": Dylan Larkin Scores In Return, Helping Red Wings WinFormer Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin played a key role in their 5-3 win over the Senators, and according to him, it felt good to just be on the ice again.The Hockey News - Detroit Red Wings