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RUMORS
The Vegas Golden Knights have approximately $-0.9M in NHL cap space as of this build. The top community-voted trade candidates are Ivan Barbashev, Adin Hill, William Karlsson.
Rumor Mill

Trade Rumors

With $-0.9M in cap space, the Vegas Golden Knights have flexibility to acquire depth pieces before the trade deadline. Community voting shows the top trade candidates are Ivan Barbashev, Adin Hill, William Karlsson.

Fan-Voted Trade Candidates

Potential Departures

Vote for players you believe should be traded or moved to free up space.

0/3 votes
Left Wing•Current Roster
13
Votes
Cap Hit
$5.00M
Availability
Speculative
Goalie•Current Roster
6
Votes
Cap Hit
$6.25M
Availability
Speculative
Center•Current Roster
4
Votes
Cap Hit
$5.90M
Availability
Speculative
Defenseman•Current Roster
2
Votes
Cap Hit
$8.80M
Availability
Speculative
Defenseman•Current Roster
2
Votes
Cap Hit
$7.35M
Availability
Speculative
Right Wing•Current Roster
1
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.84M
Availability
Speculative
Right Wing•Current Roster
1
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.91M
Availability
Speculative
Defenseman•Current Roster
1
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.88M
Availability
Speculative
Right Wing•Current Roster
1
Votes
Cap Hit
$12.00M
Availability
Speculative
Center•Current Roster
1
Votes
Cap Hit
$6.75M
Availability
Speculative
Defenseman•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.88M
Availability
Speculative
Defenseman•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.88M
Availability
Speculative
Defenseman•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$3.65M
Availability
Speculative
Center•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$2.50M
Availability
Speculative
Cameron Whitehead
Goalie•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
N/A
Availability
Speculative
Goalie•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.84M
Availability
Speculative
Goalie•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$2.00M
Availability
Speculative
Center•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$13.50M
Availability
Speculative
Jakub Demek
Center•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
N/A
Availability
Speculative
Defenseman•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.80M
Availability
Speculative
Jeremy Davies
Defenseman•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$1.15M
Availability
Speculative
Defenseman•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$4.00M
Availability
Speculative
Right Wing•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.85M
Availability
Speculative
Juho Piiparinen
Defenseman•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
N/A
Availability
Speculative
Center•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.88M
Availability
Speculative
Lukas Cormier
Defenseman•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
N/A
Availability
Speculative
Center•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.88M
Availability
Speculative
Right Wing•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$9.50M
Availability
Speculative
Matyas Sapovaliv
Center•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
N/A
Availability
Speculative
Center•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$3.00M
Availability
Speculative
Defenseman•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.50M
Availability
Speculative
Center•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.90M
Availability
Speculative
Defenseman•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$8.50M
Availability
Speculative
Defenseman•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$7.42M
Availability
Speculative
Center•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.90M
Availability
Speculative
Left Wing•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$1.01M
Availability
Speculative
Left Wing•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$1.64M
Availability
Speculative
Defenseman•Current Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.85M
Availability
Speculative

Potential Acquisitions

Who should the Golden Knights target next? Vote for your top desired additions.

0/3 votes
Ryan O’Reilly
Center•
Nashville Predators
6
Votes
Analysis

"Nashville has struggled this season; despite his leadership role, rumors suggest he might be moved to a true contender if he requests it."

Probability
Medium-High
Jesper Wallstedt
Goalie•
Minnesota Wild
2
Votes
Analysis

"Rumors persist that Minnesota could trade their top goalie prospect to land a star center (like Kadri) now that they have Gustavsson locked up"

Probability
Medium
Patrik Laine
RW•
Montreal Canadiens
1
Votes
Analysis

"The 28-year-old sniper played just five games after core-muscle surgery but admitted he was healthy by season's end, positioning his free agency as a bonus-laden, incentive-heavy gamble for a contending team."

Probability
Medium
Rasmus Ristolainen
Defenseman•
Philadelphia Flyers
1
Votes
Analysis

"Having a bounce-back year under Tortorella. Philly is open to moving him"

Probability
Medium
Steven Stamkos
C/W•
Nashville Predators
1
Votes
Analysis

"With Nashville looking to get younger and the L.A. Kings needing a replacement for the injured Kevin Fiala, Stamkos ($8M cap hit) is a prime candidate to waive his NMC for a contender"

Probability
Medium
Adam Henrique
Center•
Edmonton Oilers
0
Votes
Analysis

"The 36-year-old center remains unsigned after a 15-point season in 65 games; the Oilers reportedly tried to move him at the deadline and are expected to let him walk."

Probability
Medium
Auston Matthews
Center•
Toronto Maple Leafs
0
Votes
Analysis

""

Probability
Medium
Blake Coleman
LW•
Calgary Flames
0
Votes
Analysis

"A proven two-time Cup winner on a great contract ($4.9M). A "luxury rental" for teams like Dallas or Tampa Bay"

Probability
Medium
Brad Lambert
Center•
Winnipeg Jets
0
Votes
Analysis

"Has requested a trade/permission to seek one due to lack of NHL opportunity"

Probability
Medium
Colton Parayko
Defenseman•
St. Louis Blues
0
Votes
Analysis

""

Probability
Medium
Darnell Nurse
Defenseman•
Edmonton Oilers
0
Votes
Analysis

""

Probability
Low
Devon Levi
Goalie•
Buffalo Sabres
0
Votes
Analysis

""

Probability
Medium
Elias Pettersson
Center•
Vancouver Canucks
0
Votes
Analysis

"Vancouver has entered a "scorched earth" rebuild. Pettersson needs a change of scenery, though his massive $11.6M contract makes a deal difficult under new cap rules"

Probability
Medium
Evander Kane
LW•
Vancouver Canucks
0
Votes
Analysis

"A pending UFA. Vancouver may retain 50% of his salary to move him to a contender needing physicality and scoring"

Probability
Medium
Jake DeBrusk
LW•
Vancouver Canucks
0
Votes
Analysis

"Another Canuck likely on the move as part of their teardown; a streaky scorer with playoff experience"

Probability
Medium
Jesperi Kotkaniemi
Center•
Carolina Hurricanes
0
Votes
Analysis

""

Probability
High
John Klingberg
Defenseman•
San Jose Sharks
0
Votes
Analysis

"The right-shot defenseman enjoyed a resurgence after double hip-resurfacing surgery in December 2023, and analysts project him for a one-year deal in the $2.5-3.5M range with games-played bonuses."

Probability
Medium
Jonathan Marchessault
RW•
Nashville Predators
0
Votes
Analysis

"Another veteran scorer Nashville might liquidate. He has a 15-team no-trade list but offers significant playoff experience"

Probability
Medium
Jordan Binnington
Goalie•
St. Louis Blues
0
Votes
Analysis

"A difficult season statistically, but his playoff resume and Olympic selection keep his value alive for desperate teams"

Probability
Medium
Jordan Kyrou
W•
St. Louis Blues
0
Votes
Analysis

"Similar to Thomas, Kyrou ($8.125M AAV) has struggled at times this season and could be moved for a fresh start"

Probability
Medium
Mason Lohrei
Defenseman•
Boston Bruins
0
Votes
Analysis

""

Probability
Medium
Mason McTavish
Center•
Anaheim Ducks
0
Votes
Analysis

""

Probability
High
Matthew Knies
LW•
Toronto Maple Leafs
0
Votes
Analysis

""

Probability
Medium
Morgan Rielly
Defenseman•
Toronto Maple Leafs
0
Votes
Analysis

""

Probability
High
Robert Thomas
Center•
St. Louis Blues
0
Votes
Analysis

"St. Louis is considering a major reset. Thomas is their best asset (age 26) and could fetch a massive haul if the Blues decide his timeline doesn't match their rebuild"

Probability
Medium
Ross Colton
Center•
Colorado Avalanche
0
Votes
Analysis

""

Probability
High
Ryan Hartman
Center•
Minnesota Wild
0
Votes
Analysis

"Minnesota needs to clear space after the Hughes trade. Hartman is a versatile agitator who can play center or wing"

Probability
Medium
Ryan Reaves
RW•
San Jose Sharks
0
Votes
Analysis

"The 39-year-old enforcer, who has 962 career games and 1,100-plus penalty minutes, said he believes he has "one more left in the tank" and is seeking a 16th NHL season."

Probability
Medium
Sam Montembeault
Goalie•
Montreal Canadiens
0
Votes
Analysis

"Struggled this year and lost the net. Montreal might move him to clear the logjam"

Probability
Medium
Shane Wright
Center•
Seattle Kraken
0
Votes
Analysis

"Rumors suggest Seattle might move the former 4th overall pick to acquire immediate top-six help"

Probability
Medium
Šimon Nemec
Defenseman•
New Jersey Devils
0
Votes
Analysis

""

Probability
Medium
Tanner Pearson
LW•
Buffalo Sabres
0
Votes
Analysis

"The 33-year-old 2014 Stanley Cup champion registered seven goals and 13 points in 52 games split between Winnipeg and Buffalo, where he arrived at the trade deadline for a 2026 seventh-round pick."

Probability
Medium
Tomas Nosek
Center•
Florida Panthers
0
Votes
Analysis

"The 33-year-old penalty-kill specialist was limited to 21 games by a knee injury and then a broken leg, and reports indicate he's heading back to Czechia after drawing no NHL interest."

Probability
Medium
Vincent Trocheck
Center•
New York Rangers
0
Votes
Analysis

"With the Rangers entering a "retool," Trocheck's value is high. Detroit is reported to be a "serious contender" for his services"

Probability
Medium
Vladimir Tarasenko
RW•
Minnesota Wild
0
Votes
Analysis

"The two-time Stanley Cup champion rebounded with 23 goals and 47 points in 75 games despite limited power-play usage, switched to new representation in June, and has been linked to Edmonton."

Probability
Medium

More targets coming soon based on rumors