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About Hannah Kirkell

Hannah Kirkell is a beat writer covering the Vegas Golden Knights for Vegas Hockey Now on Sportsnaut. She studied journalism at both Georgia State University and Florida International University. She previously covered the Pittsburgh Penguins for DK Pittsburgh Sports. She has also written for Sporting News.

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 27: Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (16) carries the puck on his stick during the second period of the NHL regular season game between the Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 27, 2024 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. (Photo by Gavin Napier/Icon Sportswire)
2025-06-29
The Vegas Golden Knights are trying to swing a Mitch Marner trade. Sidney Crosby isn’t leaving Pittsburgh; the Red Wings…
TORONTO, ON - MAY 07: Toronto Maple Leafs Right Wing Mitchell Marner (16) in warmups prior to the Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round Game 2 between the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs on May 7, 2025 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, On. (Photo by Gerry Angus/Icon Sportswire)
2025-06-28
The Vegas Golden Knights and the Toronto Maple Leafs are discussing a trade for the signing rights of top Free…
Vegas Golden Knights draft pick Jakob Ihs-Wozniak meets with the media 6/28/2025 (Photo/Screenshot- Vegas Golden Knights via Twitter)
2025-06-28
Desperate to improve their prospect pool, the Vegas Golden Knights traded up to select a sniper who could be the…
ST. PAUL, MN - APRIL 26: Vegas Golden Knights left wing Brandon Saad (20) looks on during the overtime period of Game Four of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Vegas Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild on April 26th, 2025, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. (Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire)
2025-06-27
On Friday, the Vegas Golden Knights officially brought back Brandon Saad, re-signing the winger to a one-year contract.
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2025-06-27
Between William Karlsson, Tomáš Hertl, Bowen Byram, and Rasmus Andersson, there’s been a lot of smoke around the Vegas Golden…
CALGARY, AB - OCTOBER 18: Calgary Flames Defenceman Rasmus Andersson (4) passes the puck during the second period of an NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the Vegas Golden Knights on October 18, 2022, at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. (Photo by Brett Holmes/Icon Sportswire)
2025-06-27
The Vegas Golden Knights are reportedly interested in Bowen Byram and Rasmus Andersson. The Islanders could trade Noah Dobson.
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 03: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) plays the puck during the Buffalo Sabres versus the Montreal Canadiens game on March 03, 2025, at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire)
2025-06-27
Between Rasmus Andersson, Bowen Byram, Tomáš Hertl, and William Karlsson, the Vegas Golden Knights are dominating the rumor mill.
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) celebrates with Nicolas Roy (10) after Smith scored a goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2025-06-26
The Vegas Golden Knights re-signed Reilly Smith and Brandon Saad. The Oilers traded Evander Kane; the Sabres traded JJ Peterka.
Vegas Golden Knights left wing Brandon Saad (20) celebrates his goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
2025-06-26
The Golden Knights are re-signing Brandon Saad; on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman reported that the winger would be “returning to Vegas.”
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) celebrates after scoring against the Nashville Predators during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
2025-06-25
The Vegas Golden Knights made a mistake in the summer of 2023. Re-signing Reilly Smith shows that they’ve learned from…