Knights face lineup questions as Karlsson is out; McCarron re-signs in Minnesota, Clang moves to Rögle
Vegas coach John Tortorella won’t reveal his Game 6 lineup, weighing veteran Brandon Saad vs. Reilly Smith as William Karlsson’s season-ending injury forces role changes, with Hertl expected to shoulder a primary scoring load and one of Saad/Smith joining Colton Sissons’ wing on the third line; Smith’s playoff action was limited in the opening series, and Saad has two assists. In other moves, Minnesota re-signed Michael McCarron to a six-year, $3.33M AAV contract amid interest from Vancouver and Nashville, while Ducks goalie prospect Calle Clang signed with Rögle BK in the SHL after years in the Ducks/San Diego system. The moves highlight continued player movement and strategic depth as teams eye the coming season and the playoffs.