Daily Nuggets: Jonathan Marchessault’s Origins and Golden Knights Trade Talk

The Vegas Golden Knights are chugging along in the era after the All-Star Break, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a trade, and the Pittsburgh Penguins placed a notable player on waivers. The Golden Knights will play the Dallas Stars tonight at 7:00 p.m. at home.

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Vegas: After a rough start to the season, Phil Kessel has improved his game on the Golden Knight's new-look third line.

Locker Room: Zach Whitecloud was pleased with the Golden Knight's come-from-behind victory over the Calgary Flames Thursday night.

Lineup Changes: Nicolas Roy is now day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Adin Hill and Daniil Miromanov are back skating with the team.

Trade Talk: It will take a lot for a team to acquire Timo Meier at the trade deadline, and we don't think the Golden Knights have enough assets.

Standings Update: The Western Conference continues to be wide open. Saying a win like the Golden Knights got last night is huge is an understatement.

Pacific: VGK 75, LAK 74, EDM 72,| SEA 70, CGY 66. Central: DAL 72, WPG 71, MIN 70 | COL 69, NSH 62

Clip of the Day: The Golden Knights premiered a special feature on Jonathan Marchessault Friday. Take a look.

NHL News, Trade Rumors, and National Hockey Now

New York: The New York Rangers appear to be clearing cap room to trade for Patrick Kane.

Trade: The Toronto Maple Leafs have finished up their Nick Ritchie trade from last year.

Buffalo: 41-year-old Craig Anderson turned back the clock to make 50 saves for the Buffalo Sabres.

Pittsburgh: The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed Kasperi Kapanen on waivers.

Philly: Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella isn't too happy with Joel Farabee's agent.

Washington: Mark the Washington Capitals down as another team interested in trading for Jakob Chychrun.

San Jose: The San Jose Sharks held a special "Sharks Legend Game" with Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton playing.