The Vegas Golden Knights are gearing up for another Stanley Cup run, but could move on from this veteran forward before that.

The Golden Knights are in position to claim a piece of hardware they’ve never won in the franchise’s eight-year existence: the Presidents’ Trophy.

No one is playing better hockey in the NHL than the Vegas Golden Knights. A 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday bumped the Golden Knights into the top spot in the NHL.

The Vegas Golden Knights (28 wins, 59 points ... place in the Central Division behind Western Conference leader Winnipeg Jets (29 wins, 61 points). Minnesota (+180) at Vegas (-215), total goals ...

The Golden Knights, who have lost three of their last four games, will try to bounce back when they face the Carolina Hurricanes on the road Friday.

The Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights are vying for the top ... With the best goal differential in the NHL (+53), the Winnipeg Jets refuse to leave the conversation for top team in ...

With Stone on the ice at even strength, the Golden Knights hold a 55.52 percent expected goal share, which is the highest of any player on the team. He’s also one of the biggest reasons why Vegas’ power play has been as effective as it has. His decision-making and execution along the goal line on that unit have been excellent.

Ex-Golden Knights goalie Marc-Andre Fleury made 36 saves to improve to 9-0-0 in his past nine starts at San Jose while Mats Zuccarello had a goal and two assists. Fleury improved to 6-1-0 this season in road starts with his 570th career win.

As coach Andrew Brunette ponders ways to fix the Predators' anemic offense, they face a Golden Knights team holding firmly to first place in the Pacific Division. Vegas (29-11-3, 61 points) has won seven of its past 10 games, led by Jack Eichel, who has 12 points in that span.

The Dallas Stars are surging up the Western Conference, and should target Brock Nelson to help replace Tyler Seguin in the lineup.

Outside of the rampant speculation and drama surrounding the Vancouver Canucks this season, Brock Boeser’s impending unrestricted free agency would otherwise make for a lot of headlines in British Columbia.

The NHL is back from its holiday roster freeze and fewer than two months away from the trade deadline. So far, there have been 15 trades, four coaching changes, plus extensions signed by Igor Shesterkin,