Rickard Rakell is the Pittsburgh Penguins' top trade chip ... The Vegas Golden Knights signed Brandon Saad to a one-year deal at $1.5 million after clearing unconditional waivers.

Here's what Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discussed: 0:00: How competitive will the Pittsburgh Penguins ... 8:36: How will Brandon Saad fit in with the Vegas Golden Knights?

The Vegas Golden Knights (31-17-6) take on the New Jersey Devils (30-19-6) Thursday. Puck drop from Prudential Center is set ...

Emma Lingan and Michael Augello discuss what the Canucks should do with Brock Boeser, the Penguins and Flames' futures, the Senators and Leafs' Cup odds and more.

Come on home, Brandon Saad. That's what the Penguins' front office can pitch to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native, and that's about it. The team is not a serious playoff or Stanley Cup contender ...

Golden Knights center William Karlsson has been replaced by Penguins forward Rickard Rakell on Team Sweden for the 4 Nations Face-Off due to a lower-body injury.

Former Edmonton Oilers forward Jesse Puljujarvi was placed on unconditional waivers by the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Edmonton was connected to Brandon Saad given his history with GM Stan Bowman ...

The Golden Knights brought in Brandon Saad to do what he did Tuesday ... Karlsson was replaced by Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell on Team Sweden for the four-team, round-robin ...

The Penguins had what they felt was a season-saving win ... Some NHL news to dispense: Pittsburgh native Brandon Saad cleared waivers. Despite being owed more than $4 million next season, he initiated ...

The NHL's March 7 trade deadline is only a month away. Nevertheless, some teams have opted to avoid the rush by making ...