Jacob Walters

Jacob Walters

Joined: Nov 20, 2023

Jacob Walters is the Vegas Hockey Knight site expert and has been a lifelong hockey fan. Being at FanSided since 2023, Jacob has written over 500 articles for the publication. He's done work for publications such as the Hockey Writers and Vegas Hockey Now, covering the Vegas Golden Knights. When he isn't working, Jacob enjoys exercising and learning different languages, including Spanish and Romanian. Contact Jacob at jacobw912@yahoo.com.

Apr 12, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Nicolas Roy (10) was named Second Star of the Game after the Golden Knights defeated the Nashville Predators 4-3 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

1 key reason the Golden Knights will be doubted in the 2025 NHL Playoffs

Mar 25, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) skates with the puck as Minnesota Wild defenseman Zach Bogosian (24) defends during the third period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Remembering when the Vegas Golden Knights faced the Minnesota Wild in the playoffs

Apr 8, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Akira Schmid (40) before the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

3 players that should get time with the Golden Knights in the next two games

Apr 12, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) celebrates with Vegas Golden Knights right wing Alexander Holtz (26) after the Golden Knights defeated the Nashville Predators 4-3 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Sunday thoughts about... vacationing

Dec 17, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez (23) warms up before the start of a game against the Ottawa Senators at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

A salute to former Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez, who's retiring

Apr 12, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Nashville Predators center Jonathan Marchessault (81) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

The Golden Knights can rest after beating Jonathan Marchessault and Nashville Predators

Apr 10, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) makes a save against Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) during the third perod at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

3 reasons why the Vegas Golden Knights will win the Stanley Cup this season

Mar 12, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Vegas Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault (81) is congratulated by teammates on then bench after scoring a power-play goal against the Seattle Kraken during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

How will Golden Knights fans react to Jonathan Marchessault returning to Las Vegas?

Apr 10, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) celebrates with team mates after defeating the Seattle Kraken 2-1 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

How did the Vegas Golden Knights do when they won the Pacific Division?

Dec 15, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) celebrates his goal with center William Karlsson (71)during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

A Misfit Renaissance is changing the Golden Knights for the better

Sherbrooke Phoenix v Blainville-Boisbriand Armada

Can the Tahoe Knight Monsters follow their Nevada brethren in first-year championship success?

Apr 10, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (29) clears the puck away from Vegas Golden Knights center Nicolas Roy (10) in front of Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord (35) during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Death, taxes, and the Vegas Golden Knights beating the Seattle Kraken

Mar 22, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) celebrates with Vegas Golden Knights left wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) after scoring his third goal of the game against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

The Vegas Golden Knights receive good news regarding Tomas Hertl

Dec 21, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) makes a save against Vegas Golden Knights left wing Tanner Pearson (70) as Seattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour (62) looks to break up the play during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

The Vegas Golden Knights shouldn't take the Seattle Kraken lightly

Apr 5, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights left wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Holmes-Imagn Images

It's time to reward Pavel Dorofeyev with a promotion

Mar 22, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) reacts after scoring his third goal of the game against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Tomas Hertl is looking to make this award "Fun Must Be Always"