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The Vegas Golden Knights have approximately $-13.2M in NHL cap space as of this build. The top community-voted trade candidates are Ivan Barbashev, Ben Hutton, Adin Hill.
Rumor Mill

Trade Speculations

With $-13.2M in available 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, Ben Hutton, Adin Hill.

2026-27 Cap Overview

Annual Salary Cap
$95,500,000
Current Cap Space
-$13,203,706
-13.8% available
LTIR Effect
$0
No players on LTIR
Cap Space (Healthy)
-$7,303,706
Without injured players
Cap Allocation113.8% used
Projected Cap Hit: $108,703,706
Amount of Cap Space projected to be available at end of year: -$13,203,706
⚠️ $5,900,000 on IR

Potential Departures

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

0/3 votes
Ivan Barbashev
Left WingCurrent Roster
13
Votes
Cap Hit
$5.00M
Availability
Speculative
Ben Hutton
DefensemanCurrent Roster
10
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.97M
Availability
Speculative
Adin Hill
GoalieCurrent Roster
5
Votes
Cap Hit
$6.25M
Availability
Speculative
William Karlsson
CenterCurrent Roster
4
Votes
Cap Hit
$5.90M
Availability
Speculative
Akira Schmid
GoalieCurrent Roster
2
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.88M
Availability
Speculative
Alex Pietrangelo
DefensemanCurrent Roster
2
Votes
Cap Hit
$8.80M
Availability
Speculative
Braeden Bowman
Right WingCurrent Roster
1
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.84M
Availability
Speculative
Brandon Saad
Left WingCurrent Roster
1
Votes
Cap Hit
$2.00M
Availability
Speculative
Dylan Coghlan
DefensemanCurrent Roster
1
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.78M
Availability
Speculative
Alexander Holtz
Right WingCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.84M
Availability
Speculative
Brayden McNabb
DefensemanCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$3.65M
Availability
Speculative
Brett Howden
CenterCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$2.50M
Availability
Speculative
Carl Lindbom
GoalieCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.84M
Availability
Speculative
Carter Hart
GoalieCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$2.00M
Availability
Speculative
Cole Smith
Right WingCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
N/A
Availability
Speculative
Colton Sissons
CenterCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$1.43M
Availability
Speculative
Jack Eichel
CenterCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$10.00M
Availability
Speculative
Jaycob Megna
DefensemanCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.80M
Availability
Speculative
Jeremy Davies
DefensemanCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
N/A
Availability
Speculative
Jeremy Lauzon
DefensemanCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$2.00M
Availability
Speculative
Jonas Rondbjerg
Right WingCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
N/A
Availability
Speculative
Kaedan Korczak
DefensemanCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.82M
Availability
Speculative
Kai Uchacz
CenterCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
N/A
Availability
Speculative
Keegan Kolesar
Right WingCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$2.50M
Availability
Speculative
Mark Stone
Right WingCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$9.50M
Availability
Speculative
Mitch Marner
Right WingCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$12.00M
Availability
Speculative
Nic Dowd
CenterCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
N/A
Availability
Speculative
Noah Hanifin
DefensemanCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$7.35M
Availability
Speculative
Pavel Dorofeyev
Right WingCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$1.83M
Availability
Speculative
Raphael Lavoie
CenterCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
N/A
Availability
Speculative
Rasmus Andersson
DefensemanCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$2.27M
Availability
Speculative
Reilly Smith
Right WingCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$2.00M
Availability
Speculative
Shea Theodore
DefensemanCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$7.42M
Availability
Speculative
Tanner Laczynski
CenterCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$0.78M
Availability
Speculative
Tomas Hertl
CenterCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
$6.75M
Availability
Speculative
Trevor Connelly
Left WingCurrent Roster
0
Votes
Cap Hit
N/A
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
Alex Tuch
RW
Buffalo Sabres
1
Votes
Analysis

"Power forward perfect for playoffs; likely available if Buffalo misses postseason."

Probability
Medium
Alex Nedeljkovic
Goalie
San Jose Sharks
0
Votes
Analysis

"A pending UFA who could be a "surprise reunion" target for Carolina given their goalie injuries"

Probability
Medium
Anders Lee
LW
New York Islanders
0
Votes
Analysis

"Captain who could be moved if Islanders commit to full rebuild."

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
Brett Kulak
Defenseman
Pittsburgh Penguins
0
Votes
Analysis

"Reliable skater who can play both sides. A target for teams priced out of the high-end market"

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
Jason Robertson
LW
Dallas Stars
0
Votes
Analysis

""

Probability
Medium
Jesper Wallstedt
Goalie
Minnesota Wild
0
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
Jesperi Kotkaniemi
Center
Carolina Hurricanes
0
Votes
Analysis

""

Probability
High
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
Matias Maccelli
LW
Toronto Maple Leafs
0
Votes
Analysis

"After a brief power-play stint, he has fallen down the lineup and could be expendable"

Probability
Medium
Matthew Knies
LW
Toronto Maple Leafs
0
Votes
Analysis

""

Probability
Medium
Morgan Rielly
Defenseman
Toronto Maple Leafs
0
Votes
Analysis

""

Probability
High
Rasmus Ristolainen
Defenseman
Philadelphia Flyers
0
Votes
Analysis

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

Probability
Medium
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
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
Sebastian Cossa
Goalie
Detroit Red Wings
0
Votes
Analysis

""

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
Steven Stamkos
C/W
Nashville Predators
0
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
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

More targets coming soon based on rumors