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Golden Knights Head Into Offseason Hoping to Reach an Extension with Jack Eichel
- In May 2025, the Vegas Golden Knights were knocked out of the NHL playoffs in the second round after losing the best-of-seven series against the Edmonton Oilers 4-1.
- This exit followed several past seasons of falling short despite winning the Stanley Cup two years ago and capturing the Pacific Division recently.
- Key players like Jack Eichel, who set career highs with 94 points and 66 assists while playing center on the top line, led the team amid reacquiring veteran Reilly Smith.
- General Manager Kelly McCrimmon praised Eichel's character and leadership, calling keeping him 'a really important piece of business' as Eichel becomes eligible for an extension July 1.
- The Golden Knights plan to largely keep their roster intact next season but acknowledge change will come as management weighs future team direction after another early playoff exit.
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Eichel, Knights seek 'common ground' on new deal
Vegas star Jack Eichel, with one season left on his eight-year, $80 million contract, is eligible for an extension on July 1, and Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon says that next deal is "a really important piece of business" for his club.
The Bakersfield Californian
Golden Knights head into offseason hoping to reach an extension with Jack Eichel
LAS VEGAS (AP) — As the Golden Knights absorb being knocked out in the second round of the NHL playoffs by Edmonton, they don't have to wait long before planning for their future.
Golden Knights head into off-season hoping to reach extension with Eichel
LAS VEGAS — As the Golden Knights absorb being knocked out in the second round of the NHL playoffs by Edmonton, they don’t have to wait long before planning for their future. Jack Eichel, who has one season left on his eight-year, $80 million contract, is eligible for an extension beginning July 1. “He’s one of the top guys in the NHL,” general manager Kelly McCrimmon said. “He’s got great character, great leadership. You see night in, night out…
Golden Knights, Jack Eichel Have Had Preliminary Extension Talks
The Golden Knights and star center Jack Eichel had “loose, unofficial discussions at various points this season” in advance of him becoming eligible to sign an extension with Vegas on July 1, per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. Official talks between Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon and Eichel’s camp should begin in short order after Vegas’ season came to an end this week at the hands of the Oilers in the second round. It wouldn’t be…
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