| June 29, 2024 |
New Jersey obtained Cotter and a 2025 third-round pick from Vegas on Saturday in exchange for Alexander Holtz and Akira Schmid. - Cotter collected seven goals, 25 points, 100 shots on net and 233 hits in 76 games during the 2023-24 campaign. He could occupy a bottom-six role with the Devils next season while seeing some power-play time. |
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| April 12, 2024 |
Cotter notched an assist in Friday's 7-2 win over the Wild. - Cotter has three helpers over his last eight outings, and he's also racked up 21 hits in that span. His heavy playing style is a good fit for the bottom six and could also have value in the playoffs, if he's able to keep his place in the lineup once Mark Stone (spleen) and William Carrier (upper body) return. Cotter has 25 points, 99 shots on net, 226 hits and a minus-9 rating through 73 appearances this season. |
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| April 5, 2024 |
Cotter notched an assist, five hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Coyotes. - Cotter has two helpers, five shots on net and 15 hits over his last five games. The 24-year-old continues to play while William Carrier (upper body), Tomas Hertl (knee) and Nicolas Roy (undisclosed) are sidelined. Cotter has produced 24 points, 98 shots on net, 219 hits, 41 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 70 outings this season. He can be an effective physical forward in deep fantasy formats as long as he stays in the lineup. |
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| March 27, 2024 |
Cotter notched an assist, two shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Predators. - Cotter had been scratched for five of the previous six games, but he got into the lineup when William Carrier (upper body) couldn't play Tuesday. The helper snapped a five-game slump for Cotter. The 24-year-old forward has 23 points, 95 shots on net, 205 hits, 41 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 66 contests, but he doesn't have a guaranteed spot in the lineup when the Golden Knights are at or near full health up front. |
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| March 9, 2024 |
Cotter (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Saturday against Detroit, according to Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Sun. - Cotter has supplied seven goals, 22 points and 196 hits in 62 games this season. If he can't play, Ben Hutton will suit up as a forward in Saturday's contest. |
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| March 3, 2024 |
Cotter registered a pair of assists in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Sabres. - This was Cotter's first multi-point effort since Dec. 21. The 24-year-old has a career-high 22 points, 85 shots on net, 190 hits and 37 PIM through 60 appearances. He's also earned four power-play points, including one of his assists Saturday. Cotter saw 17:23 of ice time in the blowout loss, and he could join Jonathan Marchessault and William Karlsson on the top line if Brendan Brisson is removed from that spot. |
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| March 1, 2024 |
Cotter scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Bruins. - Cotter snapped a six-game point drought with his second-period tally, which got the Golden Knights on the board after they fell behind 3-0. The 24-year-old forward is up to 20 points, 85 shots on net, 188 hits, 37 PIM and a minus-10 rating over 59 appearances this season. While he's had some top-six looks, he's most often played on the third line in recent weeks, providing physicality and energy with limited offense. |
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| Feb. 20, 2024 |
Cotter logged an assist, four shots on goal and five hits in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Predators. - Cotter picked up his first point in three games since he returned from a one-game absence due to an illness. The 24-year-old winger is up to 20 points, 79 shots on net, 166 hits, 33 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 55 outings. He's on track for a career year virtually across the board as he continues to log middle-six minutes and the occasional power-play time. |
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| Feb. 17, 2024 |
Cotter (illness) participated in the morning skate, according to Jesse Granger of The Athletic, putting him on track to play Saturday against Carolina. - Cotter, who sat out Monday's 5-3 loss to Minnesota, has picked up six goals, 19 points, 68 shots and 166 hits in 52 games this season. He is projected to play on the third line versus the Hurricanes. |
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| Feb. 12, 2024 |
Cotter (illness) will not suit up Monday against Minnesota. - Cotter tallied a point in each of his last four games after an 11-game scoring drought. The 24-year-old should be back in the lineup Saturday against Carolina barring a setback. Sheldon Rempal was promoted from AHL Henderson and is expected to dress in Cotter's absence. |
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| Feb. 8, 2024 |
Cotter notched an assist, two shots on goal and five hits in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Coyotes. - Cotter helped out on a Chandler Stephenson tally in the first period. The helper extended Cotter's point streak to four games (one goal, three assists). The 24-year-old has a career-high 19 points with 68 shots on net, 146 hits, 33 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 52 appearances. He can provide some fantasy value in deeper formats that value physicality while he's logging top-six minutes. |
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| Feb. 6, 2024 |
Cotter logged an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Oilers. - Cotter helped out on a go-ahead goal by Chandler Stephenson in the third period. With a goal and two assists over his last three games, Cotter has fared well with more responsibility in a top-six role. The winger is up to 18 points through 51 outings, matching his production from 55 contests a year ago. Cotter has added 138 hits, 66 shots on net, 33 PIM and a minus-9 rating while moving all around the lineup in 2023-24. |
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| Jan. 27, 2024 |
Cotter registered an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Rangers. - Cotter set up Sheldon Rempal's tally in the first period. The helper was Cotter's first point in 12 January outings. The 24-year-old has generally been a good depth forward for Vegas this season, and his slump came at a time where the team's injuries prevented him from being scratched. Cotter is at 16 points, 60 shots on net, 136 hits, 33 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 49 appearances. Despite the lengthy slump, he's still on track to eclipse the 20-point mark for the first time in his career. |
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| Dec. 29, 2023 |
Cotter registered an assist and three hits in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Kings. - Cotter has picked up four points over his last four games. That warm stretch earned him a bump up to the second line when Vegas shuffled its forward combinations to successfully snap a for-game losing streak. Cotter is doing his part as a power forward in a middle-six role this season. He's up to 15 points, 113 hits, 51 shots on net, 31 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 37 outings, production worthy of a bench spot in deeper fantasy formats. |
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| Dec. 27, 2023 |
Cotter logged an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Ducks. - Cotter set up Alec Martinez's second-period tally. With two goals and four assists over his last nine games, Cotter has made good on his third-line role, even when his ice time gets a little sporadic. The 24-year-old forward is up to 14 points, 51 shots on net, 110 hits, 31 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 36 outings overall as he remains on track for a career year across the board. |
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| Dec. 21, 2023 |
Cotter scored a goal on three shots, added an assist, logged three hits and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Lightning. - Cotter had been limited to one helper over his previous five outings. After a mostly quiet November, the 24-year-old has earned seven points across his last 12 contests. Cotter has five goals, 13 points, 47 shots on net, 109 hits, 29 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 34 appearances, playing mainly in a bottom-six role. |
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| Dec. 15, 2023 |
Cotter posted an assist, three shots on goal and six hits in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Sabres. - Cotter set up Jack Eichel for a go-ahead goal in the third period. Over his last nine games, Cotter has contributed a goal and four assists despite playing in a bottom-six role. His offense won't stay at that level long-term, but he offers high-end physicality. The 24-year-old is at 11 points, 103 hits, 42 shots on net, 27 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 31 outings this season, mainly as a third-line option. |
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| Dec. 10, 2023 |
Cotter scored a goal on two shots, added an assist, levied six hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Stars. - Cotter earned his second multi-point effort of the year in the blowout win. He has four points over his last six outings while adding 24 hits and a plus-1 rating in that span. The 24-year-old forward is up to four goals, 10 points, 34 shots on net, 87 hits, 27 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 28 contests overall. Cotter continues to be more of a bottom-six player by usage, though he can be an effective depth scorer in that role. |
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| Dec. 2, 2023 |
Cotter recorded an assist and a team-high seven hits in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Capitals. - This was Cotter's second assist over the last three games after he opened November scoreless across 12 appearances. The 24-year-old forward saw 13:41 of ice time Saturday, filling more of a middle-six role than a bottom-six assignment, though his power-play ice time has dried up. He's at eight points, 74 hits, 30 shots on net, 27 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 25 outings, providing more toughness than offense. |
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| Nov. 28, 2023 |
Cotter logged an assist and two hits in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Oilers. - The helper was Cotter's first point in November. He's bounced around the lineup at times, but his slump has earned him a demotion to the fourth line -- further struggles could see him scratched in favor of Pavel Dorofeyev eventually. Cotter is at seven points, 28 shots on net, 65 hits, 27 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 23 appearances. |
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| Oct. 30, 2023 |
Cotter scored a power-play goal on two shots and added three hits in Monday's 3-2 shootout win over the Canadiens. - Cotter had been held off the scoresheet over the last two games before tallying in the first period Monday. The 23-year-old has carved out a role on the second power-play unit over the last five games -- he's earned three of his six points this season with the man advantage. The winger also has 12 shots on net, 37 hits, eight PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 10 outings. |
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| Oct. 25, 2023 |
Cotter scored a goal and added two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Flyers. - Cotter tied the game at 2-2 with his third-period marker. The 23-year-old is doing everything he can to stay in a middle-six role, though his 10:19 of ice time Tuesday was lowest on the team. He's picked up two goals, three assists, seven shots on net, 25 hits, six PIM and a plus-1 rating over seven contests this season. He likely won't be able to maintain that pace all season, but he's a solid short-term option for fantasy managers looking for points and hits. |
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| Oct. 21, 2023 |
Cotter had a goal and an assist in a 5-3 win over the Blackhawks on Saturday. - Both points came on the power play. Cotter has three points in his last two games and four points in his last four games (one goal, three assists). The 23-year-old secured a role last season with his hard-nosed play, and this season, he already has 23 hits in six games. But now, Cotter may be adding offense to his repertoire. This situation bears monitoring. |
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| Oct. 20, 2023 |
Cotter recorded an assist, four hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Jets. - Cotter has bounced around the lineup a bit, but he was the Golden Knights' second-most utilized left wing with a season-high 15:00 of ice time Thursday. The 23-year-old forward has two assists, 20 hits, four shots on goal, four PIM and four blocked shots through five contests. He'll likely remain in contention for a second-line spot, battling with Brett Howden. |
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| Oct. 15, 2023 |
Cotter supplied an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Ducks. - Cotter's ice time was at a season-low 10:58 in Saturday's win, despite being listed on the second line. With Brett Howden (suspension) in line to return Tuesday versus the Stars, Cotter may officially move back into a bottom-six role. Cotter has one helper, 11 hits, two shots on goal, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-1 rating through three contests. |
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| March 20, 2023 |
Cotter scored a goal on three shots and added four hits in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jackets. - Cotter has started to bounce back lately with two goals and an assist over his last five games. With the Golden Knights' top six healthy, he's been stuck in a bottom-six role, so his upside is still limited. The 23-year-old has 13 goals, five assists, 72 shots on net, 156 hits and a minus-8 rating through 51 appearances. |
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| March 12, 2023 |
Cotter scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Hurricanes. - Cotter snapped an eight-game point drought with the tally. The 23-year-old has seen time all over the lineup this season -- he was on the first line before Ivan Barbashev took that spot following his move from St. Louis. Cotter worked on the third line Saturday, and that's likely the best spot for his high-energy style. He has 12 goals, four helpers, 147 hits, 65 shots on net and a minus-6 rating through 47 appearances. |
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| Feb. 19, 2023 |
Cotter notched an assist and three hits in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Lightning. - Cotter's goal streak ended at three games, but he has points in four straight. The 23-year-old has benefited from seeing top-line usage at even strength, giving him some exposure to talented linemates. For the season, the Michigan native has 11 goals, four helpers, 54 shots on net, 124 hits and a minus-3 rating in 38 appearances. |
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| Feb. 16, 2023 |
Cotter scored a goal on three shots and added five hits in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Sharks. - Cotter was limited to 13:12 of ice time, as the Golden Knights spent nearly a quarter of the game on the power play, which is a situation he's not featured in. This was his third straight game with a goal, and he's up to 11 tallies and three assists through 37 outings overall. The 23-year-old should continue to have some appeal in deep fantasy formats as long as he's alongside Jack Eichel on the top line. |
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| Feb. 12, 2023 |
Cotter scored a goal and added two hits in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Ducks. - Cotter tallied just 2:08 into the game. The goal was his 10th of the season and his sixth in 14 outings since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old forward has added three helpers, 51 shots on net, 116 hits and a minus-4 rating through 36 appearances this season. As long as he's playing on the top line with Jack Eichel, Cotter could have some sneaky value in deep fantasy formats. |
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| Feb. 9, 2023 |
Cotter scored a goal, logged two hits and went plus-3 in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Wild. - Cotter put the Golden Knights ahead 3-1 in the second period. He'd previously been credited with another goal, but that one was later changed to Alex Pietrangelo. The tally snapped Cotter's five-game point drought. The 23-year-old has seen some top-six minutes at even strength lately despite the slump. He's up to nine goals, 12 points, 50 shots on net, 114 hits and a minus-3 rating through 35 appearances. |
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| Jan. 21, 2023 |
Cotter scored two goals on five shots and added three hits in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Capitals. - Cotter had the Golden Knights' last two goals of the game. The 23-year-old hasn't been the most consistent of forwards, but he's managed four goals and an assist over his last seven contests since returning from an upper-body injury. He's produced eight tallies, three helpers, 43 shots on net, 96 hits and a minus-2 rating through 29 outings overall while mainly playing in a bottom-six role. |
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| Jan. 14, 2023 |
Cotter scored a goal and added six hits in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Oilers. - Cotter played on a new-look third line alongside Byron Froese and Phil Kessel. The trio combined on the Golden Knights' second tally, which was Cotter's third point in the last four games since he returned from an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old forward is up to six tallies, nine points, 33 shots on net, 86 hits and a minus-1 rating through 276 appearances this season. |
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| Jan. 5, 2023 |
Cotter (upper body) is expected to return to action against Pittsburgh on Thursday. - Cotter has missed the last eight games and is expected to see third line action with William Karlsson and Phil Kessel. Cotter has four goals and six points in 22 games this season. |
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| Jan. 4, 2023 |
Cotter (upper body) is likely to play Thursday versus Pittsburgh, Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy told Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. - Cotter missed Vegas' last eight games because of the injury. He has four goals and six points in 22 contests in 2022-23. If Cotter plays Thursday, it will likely be in a bottom-six role. |
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| Jan. 2, 2023 |
Cotter (upper body) will not play Monday against Colorado, per the NHL's media site. - Cotter was a game-time call Monday but he'll miss his eighth consecutive game. The 23-year-old should be considered questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Penguins. |
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| Jan. 1, 2023 |
Cotter (upper body) is expected to be a game-time decision Monday against Colorado. - Coach Bruce Cassidy said Sunday that Cotter would make the trip with the team. The Vegas forward has been out since Dec. 15 and remains on injured reserve for now. Cotter has four goals, two assists, 29 shots on net and 66 hits in 22 games this season. |
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| Dec. 23, 2022 |
Cotter (upper body) will not be available for Friday's tilt with the Blues, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. - Cotter will miss his fourth straight game and there's been little information regarding the severity of his injury. The 23-year-old can be considered out indefinitely until another update is available. |
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| Dec. 21, 2022 |
Cotter (upper body) will miss Wednesday's contest versus Arizona, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic. - Cotter missed Anaheim's previous two games. He has four goals and six points in 22 contests while averaging 11:37 of ice time. |
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| Dec. 19, 2022 |
Cotter (upper body) will not play Monday against Buffalo, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. - Cotter will miss his second straight game Monday. He's currently considered day-to-day and his next chance to play will be Wednesday against the Coyotes. |
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
Cotter (upper body) was injured on a hit in the second period of Thursday's game versus the Blackhawks, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports. - Cotter was hit hard by Jarred Tinordi and immediately had to leave the game. With Jack Eichel (lower body) out, Cotter has recently been filling in on the first line. If he misses time, Jonas Rondbjerg would likely enter the lineup, while Nicolas Roy or Phil Kessel would be options to see more playing time. |
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| Dec. 5, 2022 |
Cotter scored a pair of goals in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over Boston. - Cotter snapped a 10-game scoring drought with a goal just 1:36 into the game. The 23-year-old forward would then add a second tally, beating Jeremy Swayman with a wrist shot early in the second period. Cotter is up to four goals and two assists through 17 games with Vegas this season. |
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| Nov. 12, 2022 |
Cotter picked up an assist, two shots on goal and four hits in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Blues. - Cotter has three points in two games since he took over Michael Amadio's spot on the third line. The boost in offense has Cotter at two goals and two assists through six games, and he's added 11 shots on net and 14 hits to provide some energy down the lineup. As long as he's contributing, he should stick in the lineup, so he might be worth a look in deeper fantasy formats. |
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| Nov. 11, 2022 |
Cotter scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Sabres. - Cotter was out of the lineup for 10 straight games as a healthy scratch, so he had something to prove in his return. He took Michael Amadio's spot on the third line and ran with it Thursday. Cotter's points came in the second period, setting the groundwork for Jack Eichel's heroics in the third. Cotter has two goals, one assist, a plus-3 rating, nine shots on net and 10 hits through five appearances, though his place in the lineup is far from secure. |
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| Aug. 13, 2022 |
Cotter signed a three-year contract extension with the Golden Knights on Saturday. - Cotter's deal is two-way in 2023-24 and one-way for the two seasons after that. As such, he shouldn't be expected to take on a regular role with the Golden Knights for another couple of years, though he'll be at the top of the list for call-ups when injuries stretch the team's forward depth. The 22-year-old had two goals and 17 hits in seven games last year. |
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| March 21, 2022 |
Cotter was recalled from AHL Henderson on Monday. - Cotter will be a healthy scratch against the Wild on Monday. He hasn't played in an NHL game since Nov. 22 and will likely head back to the minors in the coming days. |
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| March 16, 2022 |
Cotter was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Wednesday. - Cotter didn't appear in a game during his two-day stint with the big club. The 22-year-old could be recalled as forward depth if the Golden Knights don't get anyone back from injury for Thursday's game versus the Panthers. |
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| March 14, 2022 |
Cotter was promoted from AHL Henderson on Monday. - Cotter has two goals through his first six NHL games and he has 23 points in 40 AHL appearances this season. He last dressed for an NHL contest on Nov. 22. |
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| Nov. 26, 2021 |
Cotter was assigned to AHL Henderson on Friday. - Cotter was a healthy scratch for Wednesday's win over Nashville, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him back with the big club sooner rather than later. The 22-year-old forward has picked up two goals and 15 hits through six top-level appearances this year. |
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| Nov. 18, 2021 |
Cotter scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Red Wings. - Cotter has bounced between the Golden Knights and AHL Henderson a bit lately. He's produced two goals in four contests with the big club, filling in for a team that's been bitten hard by the injury bug. The 22-year-old has added nine hits, four PIM and a plus-2 rating in a fourth-line role. |
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| Nov. 16, 2021 |
Cotter was recalled by the Golden Knights on Tuesday. - At this point it isn't clear if Cotter will be in the lineup for Tuesday's clash with Carolina. The 22-year-old forward has picked up one goal through two games with Vegas this season. |
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| Nov. 12, 2021 |
Cotter was reassigned to AHL Henderson on Friday. - Cotter pocketed his first career NHL goal in Thursday's win over the Wild. The Golden Knights are still dealing with some injuries all over the roster so the 21-year-old could be back for Saturday's game against Vancouver. |
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| Nov. 11, 2021 |
Cotter scored a goal, doled out for hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Wild. - Thursday was just his second NHL game, and he scored his first goal at 6:08 of the first period. The 21-year-old forward has added five hits and four PIM in two contests, so he could be a source of bottom-six toughness. Cotter's stay on the big club's roster is likely to be limited, and his low playing time isn't likely to interest fantasy managers. |
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| Nov. 9, 2021 |
Cotter will make his NHL debut Tuesday against visiting Seattle. - Cotter has a modest two goals in eight games with AHL Henderson this year after putting up 16 points in 38 contests last season, so clearly it's not his offense the Golden Knights value. He'll slot into a bottom six role and provide some much-needed depth for a forward corps dealing with injuries to multiple significant players. |
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| Nov. 8, 2021 |
Cotter was demoted to AHL Henderson on Monday, per CBS Sports. - Cotter was a healthy scratch for the last two games and hasn't made his NHL debut yet. The 21-year-old has a pair of goals in eight games with AHL Henderson this season. |
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| Nov. 6, 2021 |
Cotter was brought up from AHL Henderson on Saturday in advance of the game against Montreal. - The 21-year-old is still waiting to make his NHL debut, and its unclear if the team plans to grant him that opportunity Saturday, Sunday in Detroit or another time. Nonetheless, Cotter has two goals (and no assists) in eight games with Henderson this season. |
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