VGK Today

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 say about Reilly's return to Vegas.

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 media from Wednesday afternoon regarding the loss against the Kings and hear from Tanner Pearson ahead of his 700th NHL game, which he'll play in on Thursday night against the Blackhawks.

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 Canada and getting input from Mark Stone.

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 game against Finland.

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 Canada assistant coach Bruce Cassidy. 

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.

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 Las Vegas, and what it was like to have the 2024 NHL Entry Draft at the Las Vegas Sphere. Afterwards we hear from Jack Eichel and Mark Stone as they detail their excitement level to be playing in the 4 Nations Face-Off.

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 Theodore and Mark Stone, who are set to play for Team Canada in the first game of the tournament on Wednesday against Team Sweden.

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, and Bruce Cassidy as they speak of their excitement for the tournament and what the opportunity to represent their country means to them.

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 Bruce Cassidy as the team prepares for a battle with the Boston Bruins.