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Ryan Craig leads Golden Knights training camp with 66 players present

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:51 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Ryan Craig leads Golden Knights training camp with 66 players present

Summary

Ryan Craig opened his first training camp as head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights on September 17, 2026, at City National Arena. The camp featured three sessions with 66 players, allowing Craig to engage with the entire team, including centers, wingers, defensemen, and goaltenders. Craig highlighted the importance of maintaining high standards and executing the team's plan after taking over the role following his tenure with the Henderson Silver Knights. The roster includes notable players like Jack Eichel, Mark Stone, and Tomas Hertl, as they prepare for their first preseason game against the Los Angeles Kings this Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•66 players participate in training camp sessions led by Ryan Craig.
•Craig focuses on maintaining team standards and executing game plans.
•Key roster players include Jack Eichel and Mark Stone.
•First preseason game is scheduled against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.
•Stone signs a two-year contract extension earlier in the week.

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11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Craig wastes no time getting his message across

What they're saying

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The rookie head coach of the Golden Knights had 66 players on the ice Thursday as training camp opened at the team's practice facility in Summerlin.
— Yahoo Sports

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