VGK prep end of 3-game roadie in Winnipeg & Aces’ TC Martin has a Salmond Sit Down

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Vegas Golden Knights (32-25-14, in the Pacific Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (29-29-12, in the Central Division)

Winnipeg, Manitoba; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets host the Vegas Golden Knights after the Jets knocked off the New York Rangers 3-2 in a shootout.

Winnipeg is 29-29-12 overall and 17-13-6 in home games. The Jets are 11-11-8 in games decided by one goal.

Vegas is 16-13-7 on the road and 32-25-14 overall. The Golden Knights have allowed 215 goals while scoring 223 for a +8 scoring differential.

Tuesday’s game is the second time these teams match up this season. The Golden Knights won 4-3 in overtime in the previous meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Mark Scheifele has 31 goals and 52 assists for the Jets. Gabriel Vilardi has four goals and two assists over the last 10 games.

Jack Eichel has 24 goals and 50 assists for the Golden Knights. Pavel Dorofeyev has scored five goals and added five assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Jets: 5-3-2, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.5 assists, 1.6 penalties and 3.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.

Golden Knights: 4-6-0, averaging 2.3 goals, four assists, 4.3 penalties and 10.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.

INJURIES: Jets: Nino Niederreiter: out (lower body), Vladislav Namestnikov: out (lower body), Colin Miller: out (knee).

Golden Knights: William Karlsson: out (lower body), Carter Hart: out (leg), Jonas Rondbjerg: out (lower body).

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The latest edition of Salmond Sit Down featuring Bryan Salmond and longtime Las Vegas voice TC Martin delivers a timely, insightful conversation that perfectly captures a transformational moment in women’s basketball—while keeping it grounded in the Aces’ championship culture.

From the jump, the episode leans into substance over surface. Martin brings veteran perspective and clarity as he breaks down the seismic shift happening within the WNBA. The discussion around the league’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement is the backbone of the interview, and rightfully so. This isn’t just a routine labor deal—it’s a landmark moment that is reshaping the financial and competitive landscape of the sport.

Recent reports highlight just how dramatic that shift is, with the new CBA introducing a $7 million salary cap, average salaries nearing $600,000, and a groundbreaking $1.4 million supermax contract . That context gives real weight to the conversation, especially when the focus turns to A’ja Wilson.

Martin and Salmond effectively frame Wilson not just as the face of the Las Vegas Aces, but as the embodiment of the league’s growth. Her expected $1.4 million supermax deal isn’t just a headline—it’s a long-overdue reflection of her dominance, having led the Aces to three championships in recent years . The interview does a strong job of connecting her individual success to the broader evolution of player value across the league.

What elevates this Sit Down is the balance. While the financials and labor discussions could easily get dense, Martin keeps it accessible, and Salmond steers the conversation toward what it all means locally. The Aces aren’t just part of the story—they’re at the center of it. The possibility of building toward a third title (or continuing a dynasty run) adds another compelling layer, tying league-wide change to on-court expectations in Las Vegas.