With VGK's training camp opening Thursday, we give some insight into what offensive changes could be ahead as Bruce Cassidy said after last season that the team will change its structure to put more pucks on net. We also talk about the correlation to scoring more with drawing more penalties. And, Cale Makar told ESPN most players favor the 1 to 8 playoff format, which was changed over 11 years ago.

There could be a number of position battles in VGK camp, which begins Thursday. We will see battles for playing time in the D corps with Ben Hutton, Jeremy Lauzon and Kaeden Korczak. We can even add Zach Whitecloud to the mix. There are other battles such as the backup goalie competition between Carl Lindbom and Akira Schmid. We highlight other battles as well. Nic Hague tells the Review-Journal VGK reneged on a contract extension. And Pete DeBoer surfaces for the first time since getting fired in Dallas.

Will the Golden Knights show interest in free agent goalie Carter Hart, despite his involvement in the Hockey Canada case? Hart hasn't played since the 2023-24 season, but VGK has a dilemma with the lack of its experience behind Adin Hill. Hart last made close to $4 million, but should sign for less carrying the baggage of charges levied in Canada. VGK's Rookies won both games in Colorado this weekend. Several players shined including both goaltenders. Combined Carl Lindbom and Cameron Whitehead stopped 60 of 63 shots. And, it's Marner Monday! Mitch Marner says he will face his return to Toronto "head on" when it happens January 23rd.

With Alex Pietrangelo on the shelf, we are wondering if VGK will select one or more Alternate Captain's this season to fill his spot. Pietrangelo was an alternate for the past five seasons. VGK has also had multiple Alternate Captain's for home and away games, in the past. We name our candidates. VGK Rookies are scheduled to play this weekend in the Showcase in Colorado. They will be without the services of Trevor Connolly, the top prospect, who is listed as week-to-week with a knee injury. We also have our WTF comments from fans.

Kirill Kaprizov rejected a record-setting $128 million dollar offer from the Minnesota Wild Wednesday. His rejection of the offer could impact the rest of the free agent market including VGK's own Jack Eichel, who told ESPN Wednesday he loves it in Las Vegas and wants to stay here. Eichel and VGK have been at the bargaining table since July. Kelly McCrimmon is confident the two sides will come to an agreement. We also discuss a new Health and Wellness plan aimed at helping former NHL players.

How will VGK be cap compliant come playoff time? Teams have to keep a roster of 20 players that are at the cap when the playoffs begin this season under the new CBA. How will VGK factor in Alex Pietrangelo's salary? The NHL Media Tour hit Las Vegas the past couple of days. The highlight was Mitch Marner donning a gold VGK uniform for the first time. It almost broke the internet seeing #93 on the ice. And we talk about the lack of VGK prospects on Top 25 and Top 50 lists.

Ivan Barbeshev was a moveable piece for VGK last season. He was on the top line for the most part and moved around in the 2nd and 3rd lines. We talk about where Barbashev could fit in this season. His name was out there in trade rumors all summer. He still had 51 points for VGK and 23 goals last season, despite being moved up and down the lineup. VGK announced the Rookie Camp lineup this week and we speculate which players could move up to the next level to play for the Golden Knights this season.

Kelly McCrimmon spoke to Pierre LeBrun from the Athletic last week. McCrimmon called Mitch Marner elite and also said he doesn't know if Marner needed a change of scenery, he's just happy Marner is here in Las Vegas. McCrimmon also said he feels the roster is set for this upcoming season. And, we talk about FanDuel's point props for each team in the Pacific.