Vegas Golden Knights news, analysis, trade rumors, and fan voting

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The Vegas Golden Knights signed Marc Gatcomb to a two-year, $1.75 million deal to replace some of the physical energy lost with the departures of Keegan Kolesar and Cole Smith. The 26-year-old forward is projected to compete for a fourth-line role after emerging as a hit-heavy regular with the New York Islanders.

The Vegas Golden Knights acquired Parker Wotherspoon from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Kaedan Korczak and secured 50% salary retention to land him at a $500,000 cap hit. Wotherspoon is coming off a career-best season in Pittsburgh and is expected to help Vegas on the penalty kill and in a bottom defensive pairing.

Ville Heinola joins the Vegas Golden Knights on a one-year, one-way contract worth $850,000 after seven years in the Winnipeg Jets organization. The former 20th overall pick brings strong international credentials and a reputation as a skilled puck-moving defenseman with elite skating and vision.

A late coaching change, an unlikely playoff push, and a six-game Stanley Cup Final against Carolina. Here is our thank you to the Golden Knights, and a look at the busy summer ahead