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Bags apple Sunday Whitecloud notched an assist and two hits in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Avalanche.
Impact Whitecloud has six helpers over his last nine contests. The third-pairing defenseman remains in a limited role, but he's chipping in solid offense. For the season, he's at 14 points, 50 shots on net, 123 hits, 102 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a minus-3 rating through a 59 appearances. He'll set a career high in games played if he suits up for one of the Golden Knights' last two contests.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE
Posts assist in Friday's win Whitecloud managed an assist, two shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 7-2 win over the Wild.
Impact Whitecloud hasn't been an everyday player lately, but he has five helpers over his last eight contests. The 27-year-old plays on the third pairing when he is in the lineup. He's produced 13 points, 49 shots on net, 123 hits, 102 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 58 outings overall. He needs to play in two of the Golden Knights' last three games to set a new career high for appearances.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Chips in with assist Whitecloud logged an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Coyotes.
Impact Whitecloud was scratched for the previous two games, but he drew in for Alex Pietrangelo (illness) in this contest. The 27-year-old Whitecloud has four assists over his last five outings, giving him 12 points, 45 shots on net, 116 hits, 96 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 55 appearances. He continues to see third-pairing usage when he plays.
APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE
Earns helper in win Whitecloud produced an assist, five hits, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Jets.
Impact Whitecloud has three helpers over four games since he was scratched for three contests. The 27-year-old has responded well to that coaching decision, and he continues to hold a spot in the lineup over Alec Martinez while Alex Pietrangelo (illness) is out. Whitecloud is up to 11 points, 44 shots on net, 30 PIM, 113 hits and 94 blocked shots through 54 appearances this season.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Plucks apple Monday Whitecloud notched an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Blues.
Impact Whitecloud has a helper in each of the last two games since he returned from a three-game stint as a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old's recent offense shouldn't be seen as a sign of things to come, as he remains in a third-pairing role. He's at 10 points, 43 shots on net, 106 hits, 90 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 52 appearances on the year.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Garners assist in win Whitecloud produced an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Impact Whitecloud set up Jack Eichel's go-ahead tally in the second period. This was Whitecloud's return to the lineup after a three-game stint as a healthy scratch following a stretch in which he was limited to three assists over 15 games. The 27-year-old previously appeared to be a lock for the lineup, but the Golden Knights' beefed-up defense has created competition for third-pairing jobs. Whitecloud is at nine points, 105 hits, 90 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 51 contests overall, so his status in the lineup is of little concern for fantasy purposes.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to rock Whitecloud (undisclosed) is expected to play Tuesday versus the Kraken.
Impact Whitecloud will play on the third pairing after leaving Saturday's game versus the Red Wings late in the third period. The 27-year-old defenseman won't have to miss any additional time, though his limited role makes him a poor option for fantasy managers.
MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE
Sustains injury Saturday Whitecloud (undisclosed) didn't finish Saturday's contest versus the Red Wings, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Sun reports.
Impact Whitecloud was injured in the third period. If he can't play Tuesday versus the Kraken, Ben Hutton would likely draw into the lineup. Whitecloud has eight points over 48 appearances in a third-pairing role this season.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Collects assist Thursday Whitecloud registered an assist and two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Bruins.
Impact Whitecloud snapped a four-game slump with the helper. He remains in a limited role on the third pairing, though the Golden Knights are not known for changing up their blue-line group when at full health. Still, Whitecloud will need to do his job effectively to avoid losing his spot to Daniil Miromanov. Whitecloud has eight points, 34 shots on net, 97 hits, 79 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 44 appearances.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Notches assist in win Whitecloud posted an assist and two blocked shots in Monday's 4-0 win over the Sharks.
Impact Whitecloud has two helpers over his last three games following a 21-game slump. The 27-year-old could be in risk of losing his near-everyday spot in the lineup once Shea Theodore (upper body), who was activated from long-term injured reserve and scratched Monday, makes his return. Whitecloud has just seven points, 33 shots on net, 79 hits, 68 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 39 appearances this season.
FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs helper in return Whitecloud notched an assist and blocked two shots in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Wild.
Impact Whitecloud was back in the lineup after being scratched Thursday versus the Coyotes and overcoming an illness over the weekend. With Kaedan Korczak back at AHL Henderson, there's room for both Whitecloud and Daniil Miromanov in the Golden Knights' lineup. Whitecloud's assist Monday snapped a 21-game point drought, giving him six points, 71 hits, 60 blocked shots, 32 shots on net and 22 PIM through 37 outings this season. Ben Hutton (upper body) was activated prior to Monday's game, but he'll likely be the seventh defenseman going forward.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Suiting up Monday Whitecloud (illness) is playing Monday against the Wild, per the NHL's media site.
Impact Whitecloud will return to the lineup after missing Thursday's matchup with Arizona. The 27-year-old has been held to five points in 36 games this season and is currently stuck in a 21-game scoring drought.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers illness Saturday Whitecloud missed practice Saturday with an illness.
Impact Whitecloud has a pair of goals, three assists, 67 hits and 58 blocked shots this season. He was a healthy scratch in Arizona on Thursday and should be considered questionable for Monday's tilt versus Minnesota.
FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched Thursday Whitecloud was a healthy scratch Thursday versus the Coyotes.
Impact Whitecloud has five points over 36 appearances this season, though he's come up empty in his last 21 games. The Golden Knights also wanted to get Daniil Miromanov into the lineup following his return from long-term injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. It appears Whitecloud will have to step up his play to maintain his spot on the third pairing going forward.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Slated to play Wednesday Whitecloud (upper body) is expected back in the lineup against Colorado on Wednesday, per Chris Gawlik of Vegas Hockey Now.
Impact Whitecloud looks set to return to action after missing just one game due to his upper-body issue. The 27-year-old blueliner is mired in a 10-game pointless streak during which he registered just 10 shots while averaging 19:53 of ice time. With the Manitoba native cleared to play, Tobias Bjornfot will be relegated to the press box as a healthy scratch.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Out with upper-body injury Whitecloud won't play Saturday against the Islanders because of an upper-body injury.
Impact Whitecloud has two goals, five points, 40 hits and 43 blocks in 25 contests this season. With the 27-year-old defenseman unavailable, Lukas Cormier is set to make his NHL debut Saturday.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Stays warm with helper Whitecloud logged an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Sunday's 5-4 shootout win over the Sharks.
Impact Whitecloud has four points over his last three games, picking up extra minutes with Shea Theodore (upper body) and Alec Martinez (lower body) out of action. The helper was Whitecloud's fifth point through 15 contests overall. The 27-year-old has added 17 shots on net, 25 hits, 20 blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-1 rating while playing most frequently on the third pairing with minimal power-play time.
DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Three points in last two games Whitecloud scored and added an assist in a 6-1 win over Dallas.
Impact His goal stood as the winner. Whitecloud made it 2-0 at the 5:36 mark of the first period when his wrist shot from high in the left face-off circle when five-hole on Jake Oettinger. The defender had two shots, one hit and one blocked shot, and finished plus-3 in 21:00 of ice time. Whitecloud hasn't been known for offense, but his ice time and responsibility have gone up with both Shea Theodore (upper body) and Alec Martinez (lower body) out. And he has three points, including two goals, in his last two games. Short term, Whitecloud could help with a touch of scoring to go with his typical brute strength measures (hits and blocked shots).
DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Opens scoring Wednesday Whitecloud scored a goal, levied three hits, added two PIM and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Blues.
Impact Whitecloud tallied 8:03 into the game, with the goal being his first tally and second point of the campaign. The 27-year-old has taken on a larger role in recent weeks with the Golden Knights missing Shea Theodore (upper body) and Alec Martinez (lower body). Whitecloud isn't likely to chip in much offense from the third pairing, but he's been a steady physical presence with 22 hits and 18 blocked shots over 13 appearances.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Earns first helper Whitecloud notched an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Oilers.
Impact Whitecloud earned his first point in nine games this season when he set up Keegan Kolesar's redirection for the game-tying goal with 2:08 left in regulation. Whitecloud has mainly played in a third-pairing role, though he's seen more minutes lately with Shea Theodore (upper body) and Alec Martinez (lower body) out. Whitecloud has added 12 hits, 11 blocked shots, nine shots on net and a minus-5 rating so far this season.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes season debut Friday Whitecloud (upper body) will make his first appearance of the season versus San Jose on Friday, according to Fox sports anchor Vince Sapienza.
Impact Whitecloud suffered his injury during training camp. He had five goals and seven assists in 59 games with the Golden Knights last season. Brayden Pachal will come out of the lineup for Whitecloud.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing return Whitecloud (upper body) is close to returning, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Wednesday.
Impact Whitecloud might be an option Friday versus San Jose. Even if that doesn't happen, he has been cleared to travel with the Golden Knights for Tuesday's contest in Washington. The 26-year-old defenseman hasn't played yet this season. He had five goals, 12 points, 41 PIM, 90 hits and 97 blocks in 59 contests while averaging 17:07 of ice time in 2022-23.
NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts to LTIR Whitecloud (upper body) was moved to long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per PuckPedia.
Impact Whitecloud will now miss the first 10 games and 24 days of the season, meaning he's not eligible to return until Nov. 4 versus the Avalanche. The Golden Knights had to pull off some cap gymnastics ahead of Opening Night. With Whitecloud on LTIR, Kaedan Korczak was recalled from AHL Henderson to provide defensive depth.
OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
