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Vegas Golden Knights Embrace “Most-Hated” Title, Hart Signs 2030 Deal

6/19/2026

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A May poll named the Vegas Golden Knights the most-hated NHL team, which the franchise embraced.
General Manager Kelly McCrimmon said on June 1 2026 the team provides resources to succeed and players choose Vegas.
Center Jack Eichel called the poll random and said no player has Vegas on a no-trade list.
Goaltender Carter Hart signed a contract through 2030-31 with a $6.25 million cap hit after his acquittal in a sexual-assault trial.

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Story summary

A May poll named the Vegas Golden Knights the most-hated NHL team, which the franchise embraced.
General Manager Kelly McCrimmon said on June 1 2026 the team provides resources to succeed and players choose Vegas.
Center Jack Eichel called the poll random and said no player has Vegas on a no-trade list.
Goaltender Carter Hart signed a contract through 2030-31 with a $6.25 million cap hit after his acquittal in a sexual-assault trial.