Today, it does in fact appear, based on translated reports, that the popular veteran goaltender is heading to Vegas in the expansion draft.
Of course, nothing is 100 percent official until Vegas takes the stage tonight. However, we'd be remiss if we didn't get these rumors and leaks out to you guys to dissect and dismantle before the main event this evening.
The Golden Knights' trade acquisitions also are intriguing. Fleury waived his no-movement clause so the Pittsburgh Penguins didn't have to force another trade, and the 32-year-old can go back to being a clear No. 1 goalie. They also picked up a first-round pick from the New York Islanders (No. 15) for not taking any of the team's forwards or defensemen (they took third-string goalie J.F. Berube).
The Devils could still make a deal with Las Vegas after 8 a.m. on Thursday, if the Devils agreed to send assets to the Golden Knights for a player they selected from another team.
Thousands of fans braved 116-degree afternoon heat to gather on the south end of the Strip for the unique combination of the awards show and the chance to learn the identities of the home team's first National Hockey League veterans.
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"My roots are here", Engelland said. For it to finally happen, it's wonderful. The Golden Knights are Las Vegas' first franchise in a major professional sport.
But the franchise's ultimate haul won't be limited to the players it selects in the expansion draft.
For instance, if the Toronto Maple Leafs were interested in an Ottawa Senator who is not protected they could negotiate a trade with the Golden Knights with the idea that Vegas would draft them in the expansion draft and then flip that player to the Leafs. He played a major role in Nashville's run to the Stanley Cup Final this season.
"I'm really pleased with what's available", McPhee told reporters in Las Vegas on Sunday.
"I believe we've put together a great team from the net out", Foley said. "They're going to be pleasantly surprised".
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