Brayden McNabb D VGK Fri 11/15/24 1:53 PM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb agreed to terms on a three-year, $10.95 million contract extension with Vegas on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb is one of three remaining "Golden Misfits" from the Knights' inaugural season alongside Shea Theodore and William Karlsson. Offensively, the 33-year-old McNabb has been limited to open the campaign with just two points in 16 outings. Considering he's reached the 20-point mark in only one of his last 10 seasons, fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting him to suddenly start racking up points. Still, McNabb offers decent category coverage in banger leagues, having racked up 200-plus hits in multiple seasons.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Fri 10/18/24 3:20 AM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Lightning.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb opened the scoring at 5:26 of the first period. The 33-year-old defenseman has two points, seven shots on net, six hits, 10 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over five appearances this season. His physicality makes him an option in banger leagues, but playing on the third pairing will likely limit his offense, keeping him out of the mix in standard fantasy formats.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Sun 10/6/24 2:16 AM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb logged two assists, two hits and two PIM in Saturday's 6-5 preseason loss to the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb isn't known for his offense, but he was able to contribute in the Golden Knights' preseason finale. Last year saw the defenseman record a career-best 26 points and 207 blocked shots while adding 148 hits and a plus-18 rating over 82 contests. The 33-year-old's physicality may continue to drop as he ages, and if he remains on the third pairing for most of 2024-25, he'll have a tough time getting back to the 20-point mark.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Tue 4/30/24 2:06 AM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb recorded an assist and four hits in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Stars in Game 4.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb has two goals, two assists, seven shots on net, 11 hits and 14 blocked shots over four playoff outings. His strong production at both ends of the ice has earned him a steady top-four role, and it's help to make up for relatively quiet starts to the playoffs for Alex Pietrangelo and Shea Theodore. McNabb can't be expected to maintain this level of offense in the long run, but he's worth a look in DFS while he's got a hot stick.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Sun 4/28/24 2:57 AM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist, added four hits and blocked five shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Stars in Game 3.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb got the Golden Knights on the board midway through the second period, and he set up a Jack Eichel shorthanded tally just a few minutes later. The 33-year-old McNabb has two goals, one assist, six shots on net, seven hits and 13 blocked shots through three playoff outings in a top-four role. He's best known for his physical play, but he's carried over his career-best regular season into the early stages of the postseason.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Tue 4/23/24 1:26 AM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb scored a goal, added two hits and blocked eight shots in Monday's 4-3 win over the Stars in Game 1.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb had a career year with 26 points in 82 regular-season outings. He kept it rolling in the playoff opener, netting the game-winning goal Monday. McNabb is also a force defensively -- he had 148 hits, 207 blocked shots and a plus-18 rating this season, and his team-leading eight blocks in Game 1 set the tone for what he brings to the lineup in a top-four role.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Wed 4/17/24 1:19 AM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb scored a goal on three shots, blocked two shots and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb tallied late in the second period to open the scoring. His goal was his first since March 9. The 33-year-old defenseman has put together a career year with 26 points, 86 shots on net, 206 blocked shots, 147 hits and a plus-19 rating over 81 appearances. He remains in a second-pairing role.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Sat 4/6/24 2:42 AM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb registered an assist, three hits and four blocked shots in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb has a helper in each of the last two contests. He's now at a career-high 25 points through 76 outings this season, surpassing his previous best of 24 from the 2014-15 campaign. The 33-year-old defenseman has given up none of his trademark physicality in his best scoring season, earning 200 blocked shots, 137 hits and 35 PIM in 2023-24 while seeing steady defensive minutes as a reliable veteran.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Wed 4/3/24 2:10 AM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb recorded an assist, three hits, three blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb got on the scoresheet for the first time since March 21, a span of five scoreless outings. The 33-year-old defenseman's helper was his 24th point of the season, matching the career high he established in 2014-15, his first full campaign. He's added 196 blocked shots, 134 hits, 79 shots on net and a plus-18 rating through 75 contests as a defensive stalwart for the Golden Knights this season. McNabb should continue to see top-four minutes as Vegas pushes toward a playoff spot.
Brayden McNabb D VGK Fri 3/22/24 2:38 AM
Brayden McNabb
D VGK
McNabb notched two assists, three shots on goal, four hits and four blocked shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
McNabb earned his second multi-point effort of the year, which included a power-play helper on Chandler Stephenson's empty-netter in the final minute. McNabb reached the 20-assist mark for the second time in his career, and his 23 points through 69 contests put him one point shy of matching his personal best from 2014-15. The 33-year-old blueliner has added 69 shots on net, a plus-18 rating, 121 hits and 179 blocked shots while playing on the Golden Knights' second pairing.