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GOLDEN KNIGHTS GET SET FOR SEASON OPENER

October 1st, 2024

Vegas Golden Knights pick up Morgan Geekie off Waivers from Seattle, adding depth to their Bottom 6 Lines


The Vegas Golden Knights look forward to rebounding after a disappointing 2nd Round Loss to the Oilers and star Goaltender Robin Lehner rebounding after undergoing knee surgery this past offseason.

Lehner played one full Preseason Game and was stellar in net, stopping 38/40 shots and a 5-1 win over Calgary.

The Waiver Wire has been quite active as teams trim down their roster to 21 players in anticipation of Opening Night. The Golden Knights capitalized on this opportunity to add some depth as they claimed (F) Morgan Geekie off waivers from Seattle. Geekie has played the last 4 seasons with Carolina and Seattle after being drafted 67th Overall in the 2017 Entry Draft. Geekie has 40 Goals and 68 Assists in 269 NHL Games. Geekie will be joined by LW Rafael Harvey-Pinard who was also waived by the Montreal Canadiens.

The Golden Knights will have a few rookies to start the season, who will be on an 10 day trial to see if they can adjust and adapt to the NHL play and stay with the team. These rookies include Forwards Jackson Hallum, Jackob Brabenec, Zach Dean and Miko Matikka. Forward Tanner Ross was one of the last cuts, being sent back down to the WHL. Goaltender Logan Thompson was also sent back down to the AHL; where he is expected to Start for the Henderson Silver Knights.