VGK Today, presented by BetMGM, returns as a daily podcast for the Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup Playoffs run, hosted by the team's broadcasters. Each episode provides a behind-the-scenes exploration of a topic from a perspective that cannot be found anywhere else.
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On today's show Gary Lawless catches up with NHL on TNT analyst Eddie Olczyk in St. Paul. Eddie discusses his ties to the Golden Knights, what makes the Stanley Cup Playoffs special, and his passion for horse racing with the Kentucky Derby on the horizon. Afterwards we recap a busy Friday night in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.…
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On today's episode Dave Goucher and Shane Hnidy break down the Knights' 5-2 loss to the Wild in Game 3. They discuss where Vegas went wrong in the game, what areas the Knights need to focus on moving forward, and why there's no need to panic ahead of Game 4. Afterwards we hear from William Karlsson and Bruce Cassidy who spoke to the media after the…
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VGK Today April 24, 2025 | Ashali Vise w/ Daren Millard + VGK Dir. of Marketing & Brand Kloey Carpenter
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On today's show Ashali Vise has two conversations for us before Game 3. First up we listen in to her chat with Daren Millard as the pair talk about what to expect for Game 3 and how the Knights can bounce back to regain the series lead. Then Ashali speaks with Kloey Carpenter, the VGK Director of Marketing and Brand, as she fills us in with info fo…
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On today's show Dan D'Uva and Justin Russo are back together to recap Vegas' 5-2 loss to the Wild in Game 2. They discuss the Knights' struggles with puck management, the top-end players on the Wild outperforming their Knights counterparts, and how the VGK can bounce back in Game 3. Dan also shares some of his favorite spots to visit in St. Paul fo…
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We're back again on VGK Today with a short bonus episode where Shane Hnidy catches up with Victor Olofsson before Game 2. Afterwards we listen in to what Keegan Kolesar and Nic Roy had to say after morning skate at City National Arena.Vegas Golden Knights
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On today's show we hear from key members of the Golden Knights about Game 1 and the feeling around the team heading into Game 2. First we hear a part of Kelly McCrimmon's chat with Daren Millard and Ryan Wallis on the VGK Insider Show. Then we listen into Bruce Cassidy's media availability and subsequent interview with Daren and Darren Eliot from K…
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On today's episode of VGK Today Dan D'Uva and Justin Russo sit down after Game 1 to recap the 4-2 victory for the Golden Knights. They chat about Tomas Hertl, Pavel Dorofeyev, Brett Howden, and how the Knights' depth shined in the playoff opener. Afterwards we go around the VGK locker room and hear postgame comments from Hertl, Alex Pietrangelo, an…
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On today's episode of VGK Today Daren Millard joins us to preview Game 1 between the Knights and the Wild. Daren runs us through how each team reached this point and some of the key storylines for the series as we hear comments from both Bruce Cassidy and Kelly McCrimmon along the way. Afterwards we recap the Saturday playoff slate and look ahead a…
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On this episode of SLGND the guys gather ahead of the Golden Knights' first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Wild. They recap the regular season, chat about some of Vegas' historic special teams numbers, and dive into how the Knights can take down the Wild. Afterwards we hear from Bruce Cassidy, who spoke to the media Friday afternoon wit…
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This week on VGK Today Dave Goucher catches up with VGK forward Jack Eichel. Jack talks about his record-breaking season to this point and how he's changed his approach this season. He dives into his nutrition, rest and recovery off the ice, and how much hockey he takes in away from the rink. Afterwards we listen in to Bruce Cassidy's postgame pres…
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VGK Today March 29, 2025 | Dan D'Uva & Gary Lawless talk the final stretch and playoff formats
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This week on VGK Today Dan D'Uva and Gary Lawless check in to chat about the final stretch for the Golden Knights and look ahead to the NHL postseason. They discuss the current standings for Vegas and what the Knights need to do to clinch the division down the stretch. Then they look into the current NHL playoff format, speak about rumblings of pot…
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This week on VGK Today Daren Millard catches up with VGK captain Mark Stone. The pair chat about the stretch run for Vegas and the goals the Knights want to achieve during their playoff push. Mark's golf game comes up as they conversation shifts toward golf and the Masters, before some food talk wraps up the chat in debating Scottie Scheffler's Mas…
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This week Shane Hnidy catches up with Chris Jones, the Senior Video Producer for the Golden Knights. Chris discusses how he got his start with the VGK, what it's like traveling with the team, and what he sees as the most fun aspects of his job. Afterwards we hear from Reilly Smith and go around the VGK locker room to hear what his teammates had to …
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This week Ashali Vise speaks with Gary Lawless who gives us a pulse of the VGK at this point of the season. The pair chat about Vegas' leadership group in the locker room, antics with Gary that keep the mood light, and trade deadline memories with this year's deadline just over one week away. We then listen in to Bruce Cassidy's comments to the med…
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Today we preview the 4 Nations Face-Off final between the U.S. and Canada. We start by recapping Monday's action, documenting Canada's 5-3 win over Finland and the Americans' 2-1 loss to Sweden. We then check in with key players from both sides ahead of the game as we hear from Team USA's Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin before switching over to Team C…
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On today's show we check in as the 4 Nations Face-Off shifts to Boston. We recap Saturday's games including an OT thriller between Sweden and Finland and an intense battle between the U.S. and Canada. Afterwards we hear Jack Eichel's postgame comments after Saturday's game and catch up with Adin Hill who speaks to Gary Lawless ahead of Canada's gam…
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4 Nations Face-Off Special #4 | The Team USA episode ft. Bob Eichel, Bob Hanifin & Noah Hanifin
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Ahead of tonight's game between the U.S. and Canada, this episode of our 4 Nations Face-Off special coverage is all about Team USA. We recap the Americans' first game vs. Finland, hear from Team USA dads Bob Eichel and Bob Hanifin, and wrap up the show by hearing from Noah Hanifin as he speaks on the big game and the composition of the USA roster.…
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Ahead of tonight's game between the U.S. and Canada, this episode of our 4 Nations Face-Off special coverage is all about Team Canada. First we recap the Canadians' first game vs. Sweden. Then Gordon Weigers and Gary Lawless chat with VGK captain and Team Canada forward Mark Stone, and have an extended conversation with VGK head coach and Team Cana…
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Today Gary speaks to NHL President of Content and Events Steve Mayer, who heads the planning and operation for the 4 Nations Face-Off and many of the NHL's largest events including outdoor games, All-Star games, and the NHL draft. The two chat about the logistics of the 4 Nations Face-Off, the possibility of future international events coming to La…
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On today's show Gary Lawless chats with Hockey Hall of Fame writer Scott Burnside. The pair discuss the early days of the Golden Knights, compare Team USA and Team Canada, and reminisce on the 1996 World Cup of Hockey in Montreal and how the intensity of that tournament may re-emerge in this year's event. After their chat we hear comments from Shea…
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On a special two-week series of VGK Today, we take you behind the scenes at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Gordon Weigers and Gary Lawless are on the ground with our coverage and start us off by recapping the first day of practices from Montreal and sharing what they gathered in their initial looks at each team. We then hear from Jack Eichel, Noah Hanifin…
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This week on VGK Today Dave Goucher continues our tour of the VGK Scripps Sports team by sitting down for a chat with Director Joel Myers. The two chat about Joel's role with the VGK, how he got into this business, and how he and the TV crew balance work and fun during game broadcasts. Afterwards we hear the most recent comments from head coach Bru…
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This week on VGK Today Dan D'Uva sits down with Scripps Sports TV Producer Tavis Strand who produces every VGK regular season game. He takes us through his career path, what it's like behind the scenes during VGK TV broadcasts, and how he and the crew have fun along the way. Tavis dives into how he aims to constantly improve VGK broadcasts, what it…
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This week on VGK Today Ashali Vise catches up with Vegas Golden Knights Foundation Chief Community Officer and President Kim Frank to discuss Maverick's departure from the VGK and his next steps toward becoming a service dog. Kim details her experience with Maverick over the last year, how he's become ready for this moment, and where he may potenti…
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VGK Today is back for 2025 and to kick off the new year we bring in Gary Lawless and Shane Hnidy for a midseason check-in with the Golden Knights at the halfway point of the regular season. The pair discuss the strengths of the VGK to this point of the season, how a long summer may be aiding their early form, and any potential concerns or questions…
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This week Dave Goucher catches up with Adin Hill to talk about the holiday season and the spot the VGK are in heading into the Christmas break. The pair chat about holiday shopping amidst the busy NHL schedule, Adin's brother Garrison visiting him this month, and the team's recent form. We also get to know the newest Golden Knight Tanner Laczynski …
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This week Dan D'Uva helps give us a look at the Holiday Knights of Giving as the Golden Knights give back to the Las Vegas community during the month of December. Listen in as Cole Schwindt and Keegan Kolesar chat about their time at the Donna Street Community Center for the KABOOM! playground design day as well as Keegan's work with Adam's Place, …
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This week on VGK Today Ashali Vise sits down with Bruce Cassidy to chat about the 4 Nations Face-Off. Bruce delves into what his role will be serving on Jon Cooper's staff for Team Canada, his excitement for being around great players, and the significance of the Golden Knights having seven players selected to the tournament rosters. Later on we he…
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This week on VGK Today Daren Millard has an extended chat with Jeff Sharples. While you may have caught Jeff on VGK TV broadcasts you may not know much about his background, which includes his full-time job of as an airline pilot. Jeff explains his hockey background, how he got involved with the Golden Knights, and his overall passion for the game.…
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This week on VGK Today, Shane Hnidy catches up with Jack Eichel's dad Bob during the Fathers Trip. Hear some of Bob's thoughts on Jack's game, this year's VGK team, and fun stories of their relationship. We also hear some fun tidbits about the trip from Brayden McNabb, Cole Schwindt, Tanner Pearson, and Tomas Hertl.…
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This week on VGK Today Alex Pietrangelo joins Gary Lawless for a fun chat about Alex's life off the ice. Alex delves into fatherhood and his journey through it now with four kids. He updates us on his daughter Evelyn's recovery from illness, speaks on how many of his teammates now have kids, and details his favorite things about being a father. To …
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This week Dave Goucher chats with Brett Howden, who is off to the best start of his NHL career with five goals through the first 11 games. Brett speaks on the team's recent play, fitting in with the VGK and feeling like he belongs in the NHL, plus how being a father has shaped his mindset. We also have some fun with a VGK Halloween story to close o…
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This week Dan D'Uva catches up with former VGK rinkside reporter Stormy Buonantony after she served as ESPN's rinkside reporter for Vegas' 6-1 win over L.A. Stormy dives into her current roles as a VSiN show host and a college football sideline reporter for ESPN, explaining her hectic schedule and detailing the growing presence of sports betting in…
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This week on VGK Today Ashali Vise catches up with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman to talk Utah expansion, similarities to the Golden Knights, and how he quantifies success for the league. We also hear a portion of the Commissioner's conversation with Dan D'Uva from opening night before delving into league storylines from early in the week.…
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VGK Today returns for another season, and kicking things off this year is Daren Millard. Daren sets up the main storylines for the Golden Knights heading into the season opener vs. Colorado and sits down for an exclusive chat with VGK forward Tanner Pearson as he prepares to make his VGK regular season debut.…
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On the one-year anniversary of the Vegas Golden Knights hoisting the Stanley Cup, we bring you back to Game 5 and on to the ice postgame as we listen back to the episode documenting that unforgettable day.Vegas Golden Knights
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While the Golden Knights fought until the end, they ultimately came up short in their first round series with the Dallas Stars, losing 2-1 in Game 7. Today Shane Hnidy and Dave Goucher join the show to recap Game 7, the series, and the VGK season. Also hear from comments around the locker room from Bruce Cassidy, Mark Stone, and Alex Pietrangelo.…
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Today the first round series between the Golden Knights and Stars comes to a close in a winner-take-all Game 7 from Dallas. To help get us ready for Vegas' biggest game of the season to this point, we welcome Daren Millard and Shane Hnidy who break down how the VGK found success in Game 6 and how they can translate it to Game 7.…
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Today we recap Vegas' 2-0 Game 6 win over the Stars that forces a Game 7 in this best-of-seven series between these two outstanding teams. Voice of the Golden Knights Dan D'Uva joins the show and offers his thoughts on the overall defensive game for Vegas, Noah Hanifin's game-winning goal and his importance to the VGK, and the resurgence of Adin Hi…
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Ahead of a potentially season-deciding Game 6 for the VGK against the Dallas Stars tonight, we keep things light on today's episode. Gary Lawless welcomes in comedian Brad Garrett as the two chat about Brad's love for the Golden Knights, his comedy club, and some of his favorite comedians of past and present times.…
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Today we're joined by Dave Goucher and Shane Hnidy as we recap the Golden Knights' Game 5 loss to the Dallas Stars. Dallas has now rattled off three straight wins to take a 3-2 series lead heading into Game 6. Dave and Shane chat about what went wrong in Game 5, how the Golden Knights can fix things for Game 6, and the mentality the team must have …
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Ahead of Game 5 between the Golden Knights and Stars, Ashali Vise gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the VGK TV broadcasts by talking with Scripps Sports TV Producer Tavis Strand. Tavis produces all Golden Knights playoff games including during the first round of the playoffs. He chats about his role, the many elements of creating a successful TV…
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Today Shane Hnidy and Dave Goucher are back to recap the Golden Knights' 4-2 loss in Game 4 to the Dallas Stars. They chat about how Vegas still played some good stretches of hockey, the key momentum shift that allowed Dallas to take the lead, and what their expectations are heading into Wednesday's Game 5 with the series now tied 2-2.…
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Vegas takes the ice today at 6:30 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena for Game 4 of their first round series with the Dallas Stars. After losing in Game 3 in overtime, the Golden Knights look to improve their game and get back to their winning ways from the first two games of the series. Ahead of Game 4 Dave Goucher catches up with Jonathan Marchessault to reca…
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Today Dan D'Uva joins the show help recap the Golden Knights' Game 3 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. Dan helps us break down Logan Thompson's terrific performance, what went wrong in Game 3, and what to expect moving forward from the VGK in the series. Dan also chats about his preparation process for the postseason and how he maintains his energ…
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Today the Golden Knights take on the Dallas Stars in Game 3 of their opening round series as things shift to T-Mobile Arena for Vegas' first home game of the postseason. To help get us prepared for the action, Daren Millard helps set the scene for Game 3 and takes us around the locker room to listen to comments from Bruce Cassidy and the players ah…
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VGK Today April 26, 2024 | Gary Lawless chats with Alex Pietrangelo & VGK President/CEO Kerry Bubolz
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Today Gary Lawless joins the show to shed some light on what's happening both on and off the ice for the Golden Knights. First he speaks with defenseman Alex Pietrangelo about the series so far and expectations for Saturday's Game 3. Then he catches up with Golden Knights President and CEO Kerry Bubolz, who gives an inside look at the business aspe…
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The Golden Knights took down the Dallas Stars 3-1 in Game 2 to race out to a 2-0 series lead. Joining the show today are Shane Hnidy and Dave Goucher, who recap the strong defensive effort from Vegas, assess how Vegas' depth is shining through in this series, and chat about what lies ahead as the series shifts back to Las Vegas on Saturday for Game…
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Today Ashali Vise joins the show to help set the stage for Game 2 between the Golden Knights and the Stars. She takes us through Vegas' off day after Game 1, the reaction in the room to key performances from Logan Thompson and Tomas Hertl, and her appreciation for being able to work Round 1 of the playoffs with Scripps Sports.…
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The Golden Knights defeated the Dallas Stars 4-3 in Game 1 of the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Today we hear from Dan D'Uva and Gary Lawless, who provide their postgame reaction to the game moments after the final buzzer sounded. Hear how they assess the performance and how they think the VGK can continue to improve moving forward.…
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