Nine years of preparation — six as an NHL assistant and three as an AHL head coach — have brought Ryan Craig to this moment: Head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights.

NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the top five prospects for the Vegas Golden Knights, according to NHL.com.

The Tucson Roadrunners will host the inaugural Southwest Showdown, an AHL preseason event featuring the Roadrunners, Colorado Eagles, Henderson Silver Knights and Texas Stars.

Joel Ward uses his platform to promote inclusivity and fight discrimination in hockey as a co-founder of the Hockey Diversity Alliance. At the same time, he is busy preparing for an opportunity that will bring the 45-year-old that much closer to his ultimate ambition.

The Vegas Golden Knights have signed goaltender Carl Lindbom to a three-year contract extension through the 2028-29 season.

The Vegas Golden Knights have named Joel Ward head coach of the American Hockey League’s Henderson Silver Knights.

The Vegas Golden Knights have named Ryan Craig the team’s head coach.

The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes are ready to face off for the Stanley Cup, and the finalists’ rosters are loaded with graduates of the American Hockey League.

A goal, a Hockey Night in Canada towel and a mom tearing up watching her son play hockey. Welcome to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Dylan Coghlan.

The Colorado Eagles wrapped up their division semifinal on Saturday evening with a 6-2 win over the Henderson Silver Knights, winning the series three games to one.