He got a lot better as the year went on but still got caught a couple times in the playoffs. Rookie defenseman Zach Whitecloud was called for delay of game 2:15 into overtime, and the Dallas Stars won the game, 3-2, and the series on the subsequent power play. “It’s such a (expletive) penalty to begin with. A lot from the 2019-20 season will go down as a disappointment, but if there’s one thing that Vegas can take out of it moving forward, it’s that they discovered Zach Whitecloud’s ability at the NHL level. Click on the different category headings to find out more and change our default settings. Zach Whitecloud NHL transaction history - recalls, reassignments, AHL, IR, LTIR, junior, loans, suspensions, emergency loans, minors, junior, SOIR Zach Whitecloud defended by Golden Knights after OT penalty ... who are expected to be active when NHL free agency begins at 9 a.m. Friday but must clear salary cap space. Like our Golden Edge page, Golden Knights’ Bill Foley says NHL considering Canadian division, George McPhee swings for fences with Golden Knights, A look at Marc-Andre Fleury’s first 3 years with Golden Knights, Alex Pietrangelo embraces new challenge with Golden Knights, Marc-Andre Fleury to remain with Golden Knights, Golden Knights sign prized free agent Alex Pietrangelo, Deryk Engelland offered job with Golden Knights if he retires. If he’s not at the hockey rink, he’s probably watching games from TV. Zach Whitecloud signed a 3 year / $4,475,000 contract with the Vegas Golden Knights, including a $277,500 signing bonus, $4,475,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $1,491,667. He was an integral part of the Wolves long playoff run before they were edged out for the Calder Cup. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP), Dallas Stars' Jamie Benn (14) is stopped by Vegas Golden Knights goalie Robin Lehner (90) asGolden Knights' Zach Whitecloud (2) defends during third-period NHL Western Conference final playoff game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. He certainly was not the reason Vegas folded in five games. A lot from the 2019-20 season will go down as a disappointment, but if there’s one thing that Vegas can take out of it moving forward, it’s that they discovered Zach Whitecloud’s ability at the NHL level. Zach Whitecloud signed a 3 year / $4,475,000 contract with the Vegas Golden Knights, including a $277,500 signing bonus, $4,475,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $1,491,667. McNabb blocked many shots and on the PK. [5/14/2019 7:41:56 PM] - Zach Whitecloud of Oilers was sent down to farm. I’m not sure why. McNabb did a decent job of blocking shots but tailed off come the playoffs. I just wish Whitecloud was a little stronger and tougher to help move players away from in front of the goalie. . I played on the blue line thru college and that is my take on Whitecloud. Zach Whitecloud explained that opportunity was the biggest factor in his final decision but there is also a personal connection resulting in only a couple of degrees of separation between Whitecloud and the Vegas organization: his parents are billets for the Brandon Wheat Kings, an organization owned by Kelly McCrimmon who is also Golden Knights’ Assistant General Manager. [7/16/2019 9:57:06 PM] - Zach Whitecloud from Condors is back from Strained Right Elbow Injury. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. Also, being right-handed, Whitecloud currently stands as Vegas’ only full-time righty d-man which means he can literally be paired with anyone else on the current roster. [12/17/2018 3:09:40 PM] - Zach Whitecloud signed with Oilers for $1-491-666 for 2 year(s) with $1-000-000 in bonus. Vegas Golden Knights signed D Zach Whitecloud to a two-year, $1.45 million contract … They rolled shifts over and kept the momentum going. [12/17/2018 3:09:40 PM] - Zach Whitecloud average salary was modified from $650-000 to $1-491-666. Use of any marks, trademarks, or logos on this website shall not constitute a sponsorship or endorsement by the trademark holder. -Pete DeBoer. Already Subscribed? By continuing to browse or by clicking “I Accept Cookies” you agree to the storing of first-party and third-party cookies on your device. He’s played … big and played heavy and played big minutes for us. I have to somewhat disagree with Ken here…. Guys are there to support him, and it’s frustrating for him, as it is for all of us, but this game didn’t come down to one play. Zach Whitecloud. It was the correct call, according to NHL rule 63.2, but the spirit of the rule is to prevent defenders from tossing the puck out of play for an easy whistle. Who in there right mind would give a 30 year old over 8 million for 7 or 8 years. Golden Knights owner Bill Foley said he offered Deryk Engelland a job with the team when he retires from playing.