Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Up with Golden Knights
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Pachal was summoned from AHL Henderson on Saturday, according to CapFriendly.
Pachal earned two assists, 18 shots on goal, 12 blocked shots and 27 hits in 10 NHL outings during the 2022-23 season. He could be an extra defender for the Golden Knights in the playoffs.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Dropped to AHL
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Pachal was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Friday, per CapFriendly.
Pachal tallied two assists in 10 games with the Golden Knights this season. He could rejoin the postseason roster.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Back with Vegas
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Pachal was summoned from AHL Henderson on Monday.
Pachal has chipped in two assists, 16 shots on goal and 24 hits in nine appearances with Vegas this season. He will be an option for Tuesday's contest against Seattle due to the absences of Shea Theodore (undisclosed) and Zach Whitecloud (lower body).
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Drops to AHL again
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Pachal was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Saturday, per CapFriendly.
Pachal didn't play versus the Stars on Saturday, and the Golden Knights don't play again until Tuesday. Pachal could be back up in the NHL if the team needs defensive depth for Tuesday's home finale versus the Kraken.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Back with big club
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Pachal was recalled from AHL Henderson on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Pachal will likely be on hand as emergency defensive depth Thursday. He's unlikely to play against the Kings.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Drops to AHL
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Pachal was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Pachal was a healthy scratch for the Golden Knights' last five games as emergency defensive depth. His return to the minors could be a sign Shea Theodore (undisclosed) might be ready to play Thursday against the Kings.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Promoted by Vegas
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Pachal was summoned by Vegas on Wednesday.
Pachal has three goals and 15 points in 55 AHL contests with Henderson in 2022-23. He's also recorded two assists, six PIM and 24 hits in nine outings with Vegas this season. Shea Theodore (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Thursday, and that's probably why the Golden Knights decided to call up Pachal.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Dropped to AHL
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Pachal was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Friday, per CapFriendly.
Pachal will likely be recalled again for Saturday's tilt with Washington. The 23-year-old has two assists in nine games with Vegas this season.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Back with big club
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Pachal was called up from AHL Henderson on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
William Carrier (upper body) was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Pachal will serve as extra defensive depth for the Golden Knights, but he may be back in the minors once Shea Theodore (leg) returns.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Sent to AHL
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Pachal was demoted to AHL Henderson on Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Pachal has tallied two assists in nine NHL appearances this season. The 23-year-old will likely be recalled before Thursday's matchup with the Panthers.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Rises to NHL
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Pachal was called up from AHL Henderson on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Pachal was reassigned to Henderson on Tuesday, but it appears that was a paper move. The 23-year-old defenseman should be expected to play a bottom-four role Thursday versus the Penguins.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Drops to AHL
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Pachal was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Pachal has two assists through seven games this season. He's been a fill-in with Shea Theodore (leg), Daniil Miromanov (lower body) and Alec Martinez (undisclosed) all out, but it's possible one of the Golden Knights' injured defensemen will be ready to play Thursday versus the Penguins.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Adds helper Tuesday
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Pachal registered an assist, four shots on goal and four hits in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Kings.
Pachal picked up the secondary helper on a Brayden McNabb tally in the second period. This was Pachal's second assist in four outings at the NHL level as he continues to fill in for a banged-up Golden Knights defense. The 23-year-old could have a little more job security if Alec Martinez (undisclosed) misses time after exiting Tuesday's contest. Pachal has added 10 shots on net, 11 hits and a plus-1 rating.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Rejoins Golden Knights
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Pachal was recalled from AHL Henderson on Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Pachal will probably be back in the lineup Tuesday versus Los Angeles. He has one assist, six shots on goal, two blocks and seven hits in three appearances with Vegas this year.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Moves back to AHL
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Pachal was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Saturday, per CapFriendly.
Pachal has one assist through three games with the Golden Knights this year. He could be back with the team as defensive depth following the holiday break.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Dropped to minors
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Pachal was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Friday, per CapFriendly.
Pachal could be recalled for Saturday's game against the Islanders as Vegas is missing several of its usual defensemen. The rookie tallied his first career NHL point during Thursday's win over Chicago.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Gets first NHL point
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Pachal logged an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Pachal had the secondary helper on a Reilly Smith empty-net goal in the third period. This was Pachal's first point in four NHL contests across the last two years. He has contributed four shots on net, three hits, two blocked shots and a plus-1 rating in two outings this season. The 23-year-old will likely stay in the lineup until one of Alex Pietrangelo (personal) or Shea Theodore (leg) can return.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Inks one-year extension
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Pachal signed a one-year contract extension with the Golden Knights on Thursday.
Pachal spent most of the 2021-22 campaign in the minors, picking up 11 points through 65 games with AHL Henderson, but he also made two appearances with the big club, going scoreless over that span. He'll likely have a similar role in 2022-23.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Back to minors
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Pachal was demoted to AHL Henderson on Thursday.
Pachal has been held scoreless in two career NHL appearances. He should continue moving between the AHL and NHL levels regularly.
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Golden Knights' Brayden Pachal: Joins NHL roster
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Pachal was recalled from AHL Henderson on Sunday.
Pachal recently made his NHL debut and could dress Monday in Minnesota if Nicolas Hague (undisclosed) is out again. The 22-year-old blueliner has eight points in 49 appearances with AHL Henderson this season.
