Daily Nuggets: Lafrenière Scratched, Ovi News, and Golden Knights Trade Talk

The Vegas Golden Knights have one more matter of businesses to take care of before they can look forward to the 2023 calendar year. They will play the Nashville Predators on New Years' Eve at high noon tomorrow. Stay tuned for injury updates out of practice today as the VGK are hoping to get the likes of Jack Eichel, Shea Theodore, and Jonathan Marchessault back soon.

Some interesting news regarding two Alexs- Ovechkin is having drama with the Canadian government, and Alexis Lafreniere has become a healthy scratch.

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Trade Talk: The Golden Knights could be a potential suitor for one of Bo Horvat or James van Riemsdyk on the NHL trade block.

After all, all teams are free to make moves once more as the NHL roster freeze has been lifted.

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NHL News, Trade Rumors, and National Hockey Now

Washington: The Canadian Ukrainian Congress is asking Canada not to allow Alex Ovechkin into the country. 

New York: Former first-overall pick Alexis Lafreniere has been scratched by the New York Rangers and head coach Gerard Gallant.

Montreal: If he is available, could the Montreal Canadiens look to trade for Lafreniere?

WJC: Connor Bedard continues to tear it up at the World Juniors, and could break Peter Forsberg's record for most points in a single WJC tournament.

Calgary: Jonathan Huberdeau seems to have another step left in his game as the Calgary Flames continue to struggle.

Winnipeg: Former Detroit Red Wings player Sam Gagner played in his 1,000th career NHL game with the Winnipeg Jets Thursday.

Philly: Flyers youngster Cam York is taking the next step in his NHL career with head coach John Tortorella comparing his came to Dan Boyle.