Vegas' rookies opened the 2026 Rookie Faceoff on a tough note Saturday in San Jose, dropping a 3-0 decision to Utah's prospects at Tech CU Arena and Sharks Ice.

The tournament, running September 12-15, features prospect squads from six Western Conference clubs — the Golden Knights, Mammoth, Ducks, Avalanche, Kings, and Sharks — giving each organization's rising talent a tune-up against outside competition before main training camp gets underway.

After being suspended by the NHL until Dec. 1 due to his connection with the alleged Hockey Canada scandal, goalie Carter Hart is finally eligible to return to the league. However, he hasn't played in an NHL game since Jan. 20, 2024, and while his stats with the Henderson Silver Knights (AHL) don't look great, he's faced some tough shots.

Through three starts, he posted a 1-2 record and an abysmal .839 save percentage.

Golden Knights prospect Jakob Ihs-Wozniak has been re-loaned from the SHL to Sweden’s second tier, HockeyAllsvenskan, to gain more ice time and continue his development. A great opportunity for him to show what he can do at the pro level. Read more at The Hockey News’ international site.

What are your thoughts on the Golden Knights signing goaltender Carter Hart?

The Vegas Golden Knights are nearing a deal with former Philadelphia Flyers goalie Carter Hart, per Cam Robinson. It's expected to be a two year deal, with an annual average value of around $1.8 million. 

Conflicting reports have stated that Mitch Marner could command north of 14-million on the open market from certain teams and that he could also be open to signing a short-term deal around 3-4 years long. 

If you were the general manager of the Vegas Golden Knights, what contract would you want to sign Marner to?